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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/2/5
Title
John Sleford, rector, master of the wardrobe to Edward III, in cope, 1401
Extent
1 item
Date
nd
Description
Rubbing of brass effigy wearing cope decorated with images of saints under triple canopy; above central pediment is representation of the soul with scroll inscribed in Latin being carried by angels up to the Holy Trinity with angels either side; one shield; two roundels containing initials JS
Access Status
Open
Physical Description
Paper, folded
Dimensions: 282 x 100 cms
Custodial History
Formerly in the collection of Malcolm Norris; MBS 431
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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