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Deed box

Description

Deed box, c. 1550-1600. Sixteenth century deed box belonging to Stratford Corporation; handwritten contents notes on box lid, which is inscribed 'Dead Lane [ampersand] the terrer of the lande in brigetownefelde'; 'Deedes of lande and anuities in the 6 wardes'; 'Keys belonging to the Long Box'.

  • Object number

    STRST : SBT 1996-33/2

  • Date

    1550-1599

  • Material

    wood metal wire

  • Marks & inscriptions

    inscription : : : : Dead Lane the terrer of the lande in brigetownefelde', inscription : : : : Deedes of lande and anuities in the 6 wardes, inscription : : : : Keys belonging to the Long Box,

  • Credit line

    CC-BY-NC-ND Image Courtesy of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust