Object number
61/23/1-2
Description
Coffin plates are decorative panels attached to coffins, often bearing an inscription. This plate came from the widow of a cabinet maker and undertaker in Burford who died in 1910. It bears the inscription ‘Nearer my God to thee’.
Physical description
2 pieces of coffin furniture
Archival history
MERL 'Handwritten catalogue' form – 'COFFIN PLATES // The plates came from the Estate of an old Mrs Smith of Burford, whose husband died in 1910. He was a 'cabinet maker' and undertaker in Burford. [pencil sketch]'
Production date
1800-01-01 - 1849-12-31
Production period
Nineteenth century, first half
Object name
Associated subject
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_4640.tif - High resolution image
