Object number
56/269/1
Description
A coffin plate from Sutton Cheney, Leicestershire. It depicts mourning figures above which the words 'GLORIA DEO'. 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
