Horn impression of medallion of Mary, Queen of Scots
Horn impression of medallion of Mary, Queen of Scots
Period: 18th century
Horn impression of medallion on rectangular tablet of Mary, Queen of Scots. The incuse legend reads: MARIA.D.G.ANGLOR.SCOTOR.FRANCOR. HIBERNOR.REGINA.FIDEI.DEFENSATRIX.P.P.A.
These impressions were used as a mould for making embossed straw work.
Size: 7 x 7 cm.
Article code: 13-8011
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The very complex procedure of making the straw embossment and the horn moulds was described in the 'Journal of the Franklin Institute of the State of Pennsylvania', published in 1830. A link to this publication can be found on Google Books.