Post-Medieval — 17th century-18th century
Cloth seal, four-part cloth seal
This cloth seal may have been an Irish linen seal. The Irish produced linen throughout the Middle Ages. The industry was then developed in the north of the country by Huguenots fleeing to Ireland from religious persecution in France. The harp has been a symbol of Ireland since medieval times and continues to be used today as an emblem of the Irish State.
- Category:
- Post-Medieval
- Object ID:
- 80.279/178
- Object name:
- cloth seal, four-part cloth seal
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 17th century-18th century
- Material:
lead alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 2.19 g
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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