Summary
Horse Brass depicting a standing Manx cat. Circular border. Manx cats do not have tails. The Manx breed originated before the 1700s on the Isle of Man, where they are common. Type: cast brass. Date: 1825-1939.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr W. J. Haysom, 30 Jun 1982
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Inscriptions
Comments: the word "England" is stamped on the back.
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References
[Link 1] viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH [Link 2] viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH [Link 3] viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH [Link 4] viewed, 23.05.2008 LDH
[Book] Chevalier, Jean & Gheerbrant, Alain. 1994. The Penguin Dictionary of Symbols., 1994
[Digital Medium] Horsebrass Era. 2007. Illustrated Guide to Horse Brasses., 2007
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Keywords
Amulets, Animals, Cultural Beliefs, Folklore, Harnesses, Heraldry, Horse Brasses, Rituals, Souvenirs, Symbols