Rubbing2023.31 - Shrouded skeleton man and lady
Title
Rubbing2023.31 - Shrouded skeleton man and lady
Description
Notes on the Parchment: "Sedgefield 1470"
Description of Rubbing: There are 2 skeleton figures within fabric.
The left figure is a smiling skeleton with teeth showing and has the full body exposed and is facing right. It has some shading and the fabric is tied in a knot at the bottom.
The figure on the right is also a smiling skeleton but is facing left.
They are in a fabric shroud with the top and bottom tied in a knot with the midsection covered. The fabric has some folds and has some shading.
Description of Rubbing: There are 2 skeleton figures within fabric.
The left figure is a smiling skeleton with teeth showing and has the full body exposed and is facing right. It has some shading and the fabric is tied in a knot at the bottom.
The figure on the right is also a smiling skeleton but is facing left.
They are in a fabric shroud with the top and bottom tied in a knot with the midsection covered. The fabric has some folds and has some shading.
Source
Herbert, W., and M.A. Macklin. 1907. "Full Text of 'the Brasses of England.'" Archive.org. Methuen & Co. 1907. https://archive.org/stream/brassesengland00mackgoog/brassesengland00mackgoog_djvu.txt.
Date
1470
Format
Parchment 42cm x 76cm
Rubbing 33cm x 67cm
Coverage
Sedgefield, Durham
Files
Collection
Citation
“Rubbing2023.31 - Shrouded skeleton man and lady,” Exhibits, accessed April 15, 2025, https://exhibits.library.utoronto.ca/items/show/29176.