Pedigree of the Taylor family, Shadoxhurst, Kent [manuscript], 1665.
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Title
Pedigree of the Taylor family, Shadoxhurst, Kent [manuscript], 1665.
Description
1 roll (3 membranes) : illuminations ; 213 x 58 cm + frame ca. 92 x 31 in.
Material base
Manuscript on vellum.
Note
Illuminated with the Taylor family coat of arms as it evolved through the family tree, also with a knight with banner, shield and armor sporting a boar's head.
Caption at top of roll: The Delineation and Discourse of the propagation and Pedigree of the Ancient and Worthy Family of the Taylors of Shadoxherst in the County of Kent, whereof S[i]r Thomas Taylor of Maydstone in the sayd County Baronet is the onely heire male that is remaining of this Family in England at this day 1665.
Caption at top of roll: The Delineation and Discourse of the propagation and Pedigree of the Ancient and Worthy Family of the Taylors of Shadoxherst in the County of Kent, whereof S[i]r Thomas Taylor of Maydstone in the sayd County Baronet is the onely heire male that is remaining of this Family in England at this day 1665.
Source of acquisition
Gift of Mrs. Ann Dana Kusch, Collectors Club, in 1985.
Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 1990-1991. Five Years of Acquisitions (catalog p. 52)
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Digital image(s) of Folger Shakespeare Library Z.e.41
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- Shadoxhurst.
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Z.e.41
Folger accession
MS Add 858