[nb-NO]Object number[nb-NO]
56/269/2
[nb-NO]Description[nb-NO]
This coffin plate originally came from Sutton Cheney, Leicestershire. It depicts mourning figures on either side of a central shield, above which the words 'GLORIA DEO' are inscribed. It dates from the late 19th century.
[nb-NO]Physical description[nb-NO]
coffin furniture: metal
[nb-NO]Archival history[nb-NO]
Letter, T. D. Clarke to J. Higgs, 9th July, 1956 - 'We have recently had from Sutton Cheney two embossed iron plates about 18" long from a coffin or similar fittings. They are identical and depict mourning figures on either side of a shield, date late 19th century. Are they of any interest to you?'
[nb-NO]Date[nb-NO]
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31
[nb-NO]Production period[nb-NO]
Late-nineteenth century
[nb-NO]Object name[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]Material[nb-NO]
[nb-NO]External document[nb-NO]
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1539.tif - High resolution image
