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XMBS - Monumental Brass Society Collection - late 19th century-21st century
1 - Folded rubbings of monumental brasses and indents, incised slabs and other monuments - late 19th century - 20th century
CAM - CAMBRIDGESHIRE
2 - Balsham
Level
Item
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)
MBS/1/CAM/2/3
Title
John Sleford, rector, master of the wardrobe to Edward III, in cope, 1401
Extent
1 item
Date
nd
Description
Rubbing of part of brass showing effigy under central part of triple canopy wearing cope decorated with images of saints; above the canopy is representation of the soul being carried up to the Holy Trinity by two angels; part of Latin marginal inscription; one shield.
Access Status
Open
Physical Description
Paper, folded; yellowed; old repairs with paper on reverse; brittle
Dimensions: 291 x 56 cms
Custodial History
Formerly in the collection of C. Blair; MBS 428
Publication Note
This brass is cited and described in Mill Stephenson, 'A List of Monumental Brasses in the British Isles ' (1964): Balsham I
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