Medieval Badges
| Author | : Ann Marie Rasmussen |
| Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 2021-09-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780812253207 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0812253205 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (205 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Medieval Badges by : Ann Marie Rasmussen
Download or read book Medieval Badges written by Ann Marie Rasmussen and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mass produced of tin-lead alloys and cheap to purchase, medieval badges were brooch-like objects displaying familiar images. Sumptuously illustrated, Medieval Badges considers all badges, whether they originated in religious or secular contexts, and highlights the ways in which badges could confer meaning and identity on their wearers.