Manual For The Study Of Monumental Brasses: With A Descriptive Catalogue Of Four Hundred And Fifty R

""A Manual For The Study Of Monumental Brasses: With A Descriptive Catalogue Of Four Hundred And Fifty Rubbings"" is a book written by Herbert Haines in 1848. The book provides a comprehensive guide for the study of monumental brasses, which are brass plates that were used to commemorate the dead in churches and other public places. The book includes detailed instructions on how to study these brasses, including their history, design, and symbolism. The book also includes a descriptive catalogue of four hundred and fifty rubbings, which are impressions taken from the brasses using paper and wax. The rubbings provide a detailed and accurate record of the brasses, and are an important resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of these monuments. Overall, ""A Manual For The Study Of Monumental Brasses"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of medieval art and architecture, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich history of these important cultural artifacts.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.