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100 1 _aGrazebrook, George,
_d1831-1917
245 1 4 _aThe Dates of Variously-shaped Shields, with Coincident Dates and Examples
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-23
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The Dates of Variously-shaped Shields, with Coincident Dates and Examples" by George Grazebrook is an historical account written in the late 19th century. This work explores the evolution and classification of variously-shaped heraldic shields primarily in England, with a focus on dating them accurately through historical seals, medieval manuscripts, and other contemporary sources. The author aims to provide a structured reference for students and antiquarians interested in the history and development of heraldry. At the start of the text, Grazebrook introduces the topic by emphasizing the lack of comprehensive studies on the dating of shields throughout history. He reflects on the importance of seals as a reliable source of evidence for dating these artifacts and highlights several shapes of shields used from the 11th to the 15th centuries, explaining their materials and design features. The opening portion sets the stage for a detailed examination of shield shapes while outlining the historical context and significance of the research. Grazebrook also expresses his hope for constructive criticism that would enhance the future editions of this work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShields
653 _aSeals (Numismatics) -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47761
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