Saxon & Medieval — Late Medieval; 15th century
Cloth seal
Cloth seal from Leiden in the Netherlands. It is stamped with the word 'Leyden' in black letter on both sides. Lead seals were attached to bales of cloth for quality control. They provide details about the fabric: brand name, size and source, as well as the maker's personal mark. This seal was attached to linens or cottons imported from Europe and indicates the important role London played in the international textile trade.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 87.131/4
- Object name:
- cloth seal
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Late Medieval; 15th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 42 mm, W 4 mm (overall)
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
- —
- License this image:
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