Object number
56/269/2
Description
Coffin plate from Sutton Cheney, Leicestershire. It depicts mourning figures on either side of a central shield, from the late 19th C.
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.
Physical description
coffin furniture: metal
Archival history
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?'
Production date
1875-01-01 - 1899-12-31
Production period
Late-nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1539.tif - High resolution image
