Margaret Peyton
Sometimes referred to as "The Lace Lady",
Margaret Payton is one of the most
popular brass rubbings.
A facsimile of this brass is found at most rubbing
centers,
making it a favorite of tourists.
The original brass is found
in Isleham, Cambridgeshire
and dates to 1484.
This is a huge monument depicting Sir Thomas Peyton
flanked by his 2 wives under an elaborate canopy.
Margaret, his first wife, is wearing a fancier gown
because she had a better title and more property.
While
many decorate their walls with rubbings of Margaret,
others have displayed the
2 wives together
or hung rubbings of all 3 next to each other for a really
striking display.
All 3 images are available at the Wachs Brass Rubbing Centre.
