Record ID: SF-2D1E67
Object type: DRESS FASTENER (DRESS)
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy hooked tag of Post-Medieval date. It has a circular plate, missing its suspension loop at the top of the plate due to old breaks. The front face has moulded decoration comprising a central cross surrounded by two concentric bands of rectangular or square shaped motifs. On the back face of the plate is an integrally cast cylinder that would have originally held in place the separately cast, and now missing, hook. The entire object is very worn and measures 12.23mm in length, 14.31mm in width, 4.66mm in thickness and 1.27g in weight. This is an incompl…
Created on: Monday 7th April 2014
Last updated: Monday 19th January 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Wetheringsett', grid reference and parish protected.