Brass Rubbing: Sir Roger de Trumpington
1982.05.0151
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Basic Information
Artifact Identification | Brass Rubbing: Sir Roger de Trumpington (1982.05.0151) |
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Classification/ Nomenclature |
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Artist/Maker | Kathleen H. Cairns. |
Geographic Location | |
Period | Medieval |
Date | 1289 |
Culture | British, English |
Physical Analysis
Dimension 1 (Length) | 211.5 cm |
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Dimension 2 (Width) | 78.0 cm |
Dimension 3 (Depth) | 1.6 cm |
Weight | 369 g |
Measuring Remarks | Under Review |
Materials | Paper, Plant--Wood, Metal--Steel, Pigment |
Manufacturing Processes | Rubbing |
Research Remarks
Description | From the catalogue, An Exhibition of Medieval Brass Rubbings by Kathleen H. Cairns. "Sir Roger de Trumpington, 1289, a crusader in 1270, the last crusade led by Edward I as Prince. In armor of the surcoat period. He has a hound at his feet instead of a lion. The surcoat was worn to protect the knight in his armor from the blazing sun. It also bore his heraldic emblems at jousts. Sir Roger rests his head on a conical tilting helmet." |
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Published Description | Under Review |
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 #13. |
Artifact History
Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of Kathleen H. Cairns |
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Reproduction | no |
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