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Below: "The Lace Lady" Circa 1480

 

Lady Margaret Peyton (nee Bernard) wears a rich gown of velvet or brocade.  On her butterfly style headdress are the words "Lady Jhu (Jesu) mercy."   She wears an elaborate necklace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Knights: Above, brass and brass rubbing detail of Sir Thomas Bullen, 1538. Sir Thomas was the father of Anne Boleyn, second wife of Henry Vlll. 

Far right: Sir William de Setvans, 1322. Sir William is wearing a shirt of mail, and his shield and surcoat is decorated with winnowing fans.

Near right: Sir John D'Aubernoun, 1277.  Considered one of the earliest English brasses to survive.

All three of these knights have heraldic animals at their feet.

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