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==Seal (Object)== |
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A '''seal''' is an object used to impress a design into wax to identify an object as being |
A '''seal''' is an object used to impress a design into wax to identify an object as being authenticated by you. It was common for a [[badge]] to be used as a seal, but often more complex designs were used. |
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Some examples in the british museum: |
Some examples in the british museum: |
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*[http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/ixbin/hixclient.exe?%7BUPPER%7D%3Av2_free_text_tindex=1970%2C9-4%2C1&_IXDB_=compass&_IXSPFX_=graphical%2Fsummary%2F&_IXFPFX_=graphical%2Ffull%2F&_IXNOMATCHES_=graphical%2Fno_matches.html&%24+%28with+v2_searchable_index%29+sort=.&_IXsearchterm=1970%252C9-4%252C1&_IXspage=search&submit-button=summary 12C Seal-die of Isabella of Hainault] |
*[http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/ixbin/hixclient.exe?%7BUPPER%7D%3Av2_free_text_tindex=1970%2C9-4%2C1&_IXDB_=compass&_IXSPFX_=graphical%2Fsummary%2F&_IXFPFX_=graphical%2Ffull%2F&_IXNOMATCHES_=graphical%2Fno_matches.html&%24+%28with+v2_searchable_index%29+sort=.&_IXsearchterm=1970%252C9-4%252C1&_IXspage=search&submit-button=summary 12C Seal-die of Isabella of Hainault] |
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*[http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/ixbin/hixclient.exe?%7BUPPER%7D%3Av2_free_text_tindex=1917%2C11-10%2C1&_IXDB_=compass&_IXSPFX_=graphical%2Fsummary%2F&_IXFPFX_=graphical%2Ffull%2F&_IXNOMATCHES_=graphical%2Fno_matches.html&%24+%28with+v2_searchable_index%29+sort=.&_IXsearchterm=1917%252C11-10%252C1&_IXspage=search&submit-button=summary 14th Century double sided seal of Inchaffray Abbey] |
*[http://www.thebritishmuseum.ac.uk/compass/ixbin/hixclient.exe?%7BUPPER%7D%3Av2_free_text_tindex=1917%2C11-10%2C1&_IXDB_=compass&_IXSPFX_=graphical%2Fsummary%2F&_IXFPFX_=graphical%2Ffull%2F&_IXNOMATCHES_=graphical%2Fno_matches.html&%24+%28with+v2_searchable_index%29+sort=.&_IXsearchterm=1917%252C11-10%252C1&_IXspage=search&submit-button=summary 14th Century double sided seal of Inchaffray Abbey] |
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==Seal (Animal)== |
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'''Seals''' are mammals evolved for life in the water. Their young (pups) are often covered with a downy [[fur]] which is sought after by some [[furrier]]s. In [[medieval]] times they were eaten as [[food]]. |
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Revision as of 18:48, 29 April 2006
Seal (Object)
A seal is an object used to impress a design into wax to identify an object as being authenticated by you. It was common for a badge to be used as a seal, but often more complex designs were used.
Some examples in the british museum:
Seal (Animal)
Seals are mammals evolved for life in the water. Their young (pups) are often covered with a downy fur which is sought after by some furriers. In medieval times they were eaten as food.
