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Signature of Mary Queen of Scots from a 1557 document

1557, Document
Signature of Mary Queen of Scots from a 1557 document
Signature of Mary Queen of Scots from a 1557 document
Signature of Mary Queen of Scots from a 1557 document
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Item no
50626
Title
Detail view of signature of Mary Queen of Scots from a 1557 order relating to the privileges of fleshers
Description
Detail view of signature from a paper document handwritten on both sides in ink. Fold lines indicate it was once folded into quarters. The number 13 is written at the top of what would have been the front when folded. Dated 1557 on both sides. Written text relates to the privileges of fleshers (butchers) in terms of areas of trading and activities to be carried out. Signed by Mary Queen of Scots. A later museum number sticker is attached. A watermark of a hand holding a flower appears in the paper.
Date
1557
Type
Accession number
HH157