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Rubbing of inscription on second bell of Walesby Church

Rubbing
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rubbing of the inscription on the second bell of Walesby Church, reading 'GOD SAVE THE CHURCH 1641.'


Object details

Category
Object type
TitleRubbing of inscription on second bell of Walesby Church (generic title)
Materials and techniques
brass rubbing
Brief description
Rubbing of the inscription on the second bell of Walesby Church, Nottinghamshire, reading 'GOD SAVE THE CHURCH 1641.'
Physical description
Rubbing of the inscription on the second bell of Walesby Church, reading 'GOD SAVE THE CHURCH 1641.'
Dimensions
  • Height: 1 3/4in
  • Width: 51 3/4in
Dimensions taken from Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1935 London: HMSO, 1935.
Marks and inscriptions
GOD SAVE THE CHURCH 1641
Credit line
Given by Mr. H.B. Walters.
Object history
George Oldfield was the maker of the bell from which this rubbing was made. The bell was made in 1641.
Subject depicted
Associations
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings Accessions 1935 London: HMSO, 1935
Collection
Accession number
E.1380-1935

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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