Name/Title
Fragments from Christopher Rousby's tombEntry/Object ID
1995.001.2559Description
11"h x 15"w x 1 1/4"d very heavy plaque. It has a dark brown wood frame and back that encases a piece of 10"h x 13 3/4"w cream colored plaster with a brown wash. It is not attractive. Three pieces of very dull red brown brick are embedded in the plaster. There is also a brown wood framed silver colored piece of metal 5 1/2" from the top, 4 1/2" from each side, and 1 1/2" from the bottom. Explanatory text is engraved in the metal.
"Fragments of ancient brick from the tomb of Christopher Rausby [sic], the King's Collector General, who met his death as the result of a duel with George Talbot in the cabin of His Majesty's brig 'Quaker Maid' October 1684. Presented to Mr. A. F. King in recognition of his study and interest in the history of Saint Mary's County."Collection
Charles E. Fenwick CollectionDimensions
Height
11 inWidth
15 inDepth
1-1/4 inLocation
Container
Charles E. Fenwick Collection, Box 34Shelf
Rack 08, Shelf 3Rack
Rack 08Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 1Building
Tudor HallContainer
Charles E. Fenwick Collection, Photo Box 3Shelf
Rack 08, Shelf 4Rack
Rack 08Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 1Building
Tudor HallContainer
Charles E. Fenwick Collection, Box 34Shelf
Rack 08, Shelf 3Rack
Rack 08Wall
West wallRoom
Archives 1Building
Tudor HallRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Fenwick, Charles Edward (1910-1993)Person or Organization
King, Aloysius F.Person or Organization
Rousby, Christopher (16??-1684)Person or Organization
Talbot, George