1902.69.17

Collection type

Object

Description

Double cloak hook of bronze.

Geographical reference

United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

England Greater London City of London EC2 London Wall

Person

Maker Unknown Maker

Field collector Unknown Collector

PRM source George Fabian Lawrence

Date / Period

Archaeological period: Bronze Age, uncertain

Date collected

By 1902

Acquisition information

Purchased: 01/1902

Materials and processes

Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Bronze Metal, Material Brass Metal

Dimensions

Length: max 36 mm

Object numbers

Accession number: 1902.69.17

Research and responses

Between 2005 - 2007 a survey of metalwork in the PRM was undertaken by Gali Beiner, a conservator in the Museum. As part of this study 77 objects were analysed using energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (XRF) providing a qualitative non destructive analysis of the alloy composition. This object was one of those analysed, the results showed the presence of Cu & Zn (brass). A copy of the analysis and report is held in conservation [GB 23/8/2007; MN 27/10/2009]

Pitt Rivers monitored excavations happening at London Wall between October and December 1866. He published two papers on this in 1867. His work was also heavily referenced in a 1906 paper by Norman and Reader. Full references: Lane Fox, A. 1867a. ‘On objects of the Roman period found at great depth in the vicinity of the old London Wall’ Archaeological Journal 24:61-64; Lane Fox, A. 1867b. ‘A description of certain piles found near London Wall and Southwark, possibly the remains of pile buildings.’ Journal of the Anthropological Society of London 5:71-83; Norman, P. and Reader, F.W. 1906. ‘Recent discoveries in connection with Roman London.’ Archaeologia 60:169-250 [CB 8/12/2009]

Search terms: Clothing, Clothes Fastener