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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
DBY - DERBYSHIRE
5 - Etwall
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Item
Finding Number (Click this to view full catalogue structure)
MBS/1/DBY/5/2
Title
Sir John Porte, founder of the hospital at Etwall and of the grammar school at Repton, in armour with tabard and two wives, Elizabeth and Dorothy, both in heraldic mantles, 1557
Extent
1 item
Date
1970
Description
Rubbing of brass effigies all kneeling; the knight with helmet and gauntlets beside him; two sons and three daughters; inscription in English. Rubbing made by William Gibson 25 Mar 1970.
Access Status
Open
Physical Description
Paper, folded; bottom edge folded back and secured with pressure sensitive tape; typed label
Dimensions: 66 x 108 cms
Custodial History
Formerly in the collection of J. Roger Greenwood; MBS 704
Publication Note
This brass is cited and described in Mill Stephenson, 'A List of Monumental Brasses in the British Isles ' (1964): Etwall II
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