Funeral Plaque

Date1891

DimensionsOverall: 20.1 x 11.9 cm

Credit LineCollection of Museum London, 1974

Object number1974.014.019

Label TextCoffin plates date back to the 17th-century at least and were typically reserved for wealthy individuals. The plates, made of metal, are inscribed with names, date of death, and sometimes messages. This plate memorialized Catherine Hopkins who passed away in 1891," Aged 45 years 2 months 21 days."

NamePlate, Coffin