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Medieval monumental brass rubbings dated 1408 – 1594

Sir John Bernard and wife, 1451. Located at Isleham, Cambridge. 34”W x 24”L

Richard Quatremayns, 1478. Ornate plate armor, Italian influence. Shows how unwieldly armor is becoming. Sword now hung from waist, pointed sabbatons (broad-toed shoes). Located at Thame, Oxfordshire. 42”W x 21”L

Sir Anthony Grey, 1480. Son and heir of Edmund, First Earl of Kent. Plate armor. Located at St. Albans, Hertfordshire. 45.5”W x 19.5”L

Ralph Hamsterly, Rector, 1518. Shrouded figure in decay, a reminder of immortality and to encourage good behavior. Located at Oddington, Oxfordshire. 35”W x 13”L

Acton Knight, 1528. Brown and white. Located at Acton, Suffolk. 41.5”W x 15.5”L

Unknown Lady, 1535. Heraldic dress. Located at St. Helen’s, Bishops gate, London. 37.5”W x 15.5”L

John Hawtrey, 1593. Black and red. Wife not shown. Located at Ruislip, Middlesex. 33.5”W x 17”L

Unknown Academic, 1594. Fur trimmed cloak. Book in hand. Late Tudor costume. Located at Isleham, Cambridgeshire. 18.5”W x 42”L

Wife of Academic, 1594. Excellent example of Tudor costume. Located at Isleham, Cambridgeshire. 18.5”W x 42”L