The Bretherdale wool weight

Author

Satchell, J. E.

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

English

Source

Transactions of the Cumberland & Westmorland Antiquarian & Archaeological Society. 1989, Vol. 89, p. 131-140, 3 ill.

ISSN

0309-7986

Abstract (en)

On the origins of the English shield-shaped lead weight bearing fleur-de-lys relief, found near Kendal. Suggest it may have its provenance in the manor of Wakefield between 1359 and 1389. Describes it in context of the Kendal and Wakefield cloth trade, 14th to 17th cs.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 300-1400 -- Decorative arts -- Metalwork -- United Kingdom
• Weights and measures
• Great Britain
• Lead
• Wool
• Commerce
• 1300-1400
• Wakefield (GBR)
• Kendal (GBR)
• Textiles

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 300-1400 -- Arts décoratifs -- Arts du métal -- Royaume-Uni
• Poids et mesures
• Grande-Bretagne
• Plomb
• Laine
• Commerce
• 1300-1400
• Wakefield (GBR)
• Kendal (GBR)
• Textiles

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19911001-00460202

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