Hatchment
Category
Hatchments and heraldic shields
Date
Unknown
Materials
Paint, Wood
Measurements
1400 mm (Width); 1400 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 290407
Summary
Large diamond shaped funeral hatchment made for the death of Sir George Crewe. Painted with the family coat of arms and Sir George's own personal arms, within a shield with a gold border. Knights helmet and family crests above. Family motto 'Degeneranti Genus Opprobrium' below. Black and gilt wood frame.
Marks and inscriptions
Degeneranti Genus Opprobrium (inscribed below image)