Brass Rubbing: Robert Hacombleyn
1982.05.0144
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Robert Hacombleyn (1982.05.0144) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
Geographic Location | |
Period/Date | Medieval, 1528 CE |
Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 201.0 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 103.5 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.3 cm |
Weight | 467 g |
Measuring Remarks | Width refers to the horizontal measure of the rubbing (dowel rod and hooks). Depth indicates the thickness of the dowel rod from which the piece is suspended. |
Materials | Paper, Plant--Wood, Metal--Steel, Pigment |
Manufacturing Processes | Rubbing |
Munsell Color Information | Black (N 2/ 3.1% R) White (N 9.5/ 90.0% R) White (5Y 9/.5) |
Research Remarks
Published Description | From the catalogue, An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathleen H. Cairns. "Robert Hacombleyn, 1528, provost. In almuce. The shield bears the five wounds of Christ. An almuce or amice was formerly a square of white linen worn by clergy on the head and shoulders. Later it was known as Grey Amice. A hooded cape of grey fur or miniver. SCROLL: Christ, Thy wounds are my sweet healing. BORDER INSCRIPTION: O Lord, judge me not according to my act. I have done nothing worthy in Thy sight. Therefore I invoke Thy Majesty that so Thou, God, may wipe out my sin. Jesus have mercy." |
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Description | N/A |
Comparanda | N/A |
Bibliography | Cairns, Kathleen H. An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings, December 7, 1969 through January 4, 1970. Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh. Catalog #7. |
Artifact History
Archaeological Data | N/A |
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Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
Reproduction | No |
Reproduction Information | N/A |