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Rubbing of a Bell Inscription

15th century - 16th century (cast), first quarter 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Rubbing taken of the inscription on a church bell


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
wax rubbing on paper
Brief description
Rubbing of the inscription on a ?15th/16th century bell in Trent Church, Somerset.
Possibly made (certainly collected) by the donor Henry Beauchamp Walters as part of his research into church bells (books published first quarter 20th century)
Physical description
Rubbing taken of the inscription on a church bell
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Credit line
Given by H. B. Walters Esq.
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1926, London: Board of Education, 1927.
Collection
Accession number
E.1258-1926

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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