Pedigree
John Lawrence Benthall
Category
Manuscripts and documents
Date
1936
Materials
Vellum and parchment
Measurements
2600 mm (Width); 6000 mm (Length)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Benthall Hall, Shropshire
NT 509811
Summary
Document, the pedigree roll, hand written in italic and copperplate in black ink and illustrated in colour with coat of arms. Thought to be only one other like this in the country. Parchment or Vellum. Extracted from the records of the College of Arms, London, Gerald W. Wollaston, Carter King of Arms. 1936.
Provenance
Believed to have been written by Major John Lawrence Benthall in 1936 and given by him to Mary Clementina Benthall (1879-1960). Recorded in the 1957 list of pictures, furniture etc suggested for retention at Benthall Hall by the National Trust. Transferred to the ownership of the National Trust with the contents of Benthall Hall in the Deed Of Gift made by Mary Clementina Benthall and dated 8th August 1958. Recorded in the Inventory Of National Trust Property At Benthall Hall dated 1st October 1963.
Marks and inscriptions
Extracted from the records of the College of Arms, London, Gerald W. Wollaston, Carter King of Arms.
Makers and roles
John Lawrence Benthall