Download or read book The Brasses Of England written by Herbert Walter Macklin and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An in-depth study of the brasses, or monumental brasses, that were created throughout England from the 13th to the 17th century. Macklin describes the history, materials, styles, and symbolism of these brasses, which were used to commemorate the dead and showcase the technical skills of metalworkers. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.