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Cistern


Deep rectangular lead rainwater cistern, with panelled front, the central panel on the front inscribed 'Mc John Hinton Churchwarden', the top of the front inscribed 'St Mary Whitechapel 1721'. The two panels either side have female portrait medallions.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead, cast in sections and assembled
Brief description
Rectangular lead rainwater cistern, England, date 1721, inscribed 'Mc John Hinton Churchwarden' and 'St Mary Whitechapel 1721'. The two panels either side have female portrait medallions.
Physical description
Deep rectangular lead rainwater cistern, with panelled front, the central panel on the front inscribed 'Mc John Hinton Churchwarden', the top of the front inscribed 'St Mary Whitechapel 1721'. The two panels either side have female portrait medallions.
Dimensions
  • Height: 80.7cm
  • Length: 175.2cm
  • Depth: 65.0cm
Style
Credit line
Given by The London Diocesan Reorganisation Committe
Collection
Accession number
M.51-1949

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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