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Stencil Plate

late 19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Thin copper stencil plate for use in illuminating manuscripts etc. A quarterfoil decoration.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
cut copper stencil plate
Brief description
Thin copper stencil plate for use in illuminating manuscripts etc. A quarterfoil decoration. Anonymous. English. Probably late 19th century.
Physical description
Thin copper stencil plate for use in illuminating manuscripts etc. A quarterfoil decoration.
Dimensions
  • Height: 7.2cm
  • Width: 10.5cm
Measured by DH 29/06/2010
Gallery label
Stencil plates (8) for use in illuminating manuscripts etc., including a shield, a quatrefoil, decorative corners (2), a circle and letters of the alphabet (3). English, probably late 19th century. E.189 inscribed in ink No 10 gold last. Copper. Various sizes E.182-189-1965 Given by Mr. Michael Sprouley
Credit line
Given by Mr. Michael Sprouley
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Accession number
E.183-1965

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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