Wolseley Family Hatchment

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Date:1780 - 1830 (c.)

Description:A painted hatchment from the Wolseley family.

Hatchments were displayed on the outside of aristocratic homes after the death of a family member. They show coats of arms and other heraldic insignia.

This hatchment commemorates the death of a member of the Wolseley family of Wolseley Hall, near Rugeley. After a period of mourning it was hung in Colwich parish church.

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Image courtesy of: Staffordshire Arts and Museums Service

Donor ref:66.079.0002 (34/6281)

Source: Staffordshire Arts and Museums Service , Borough Museum & Art Gallery, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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