Social History — Mid-18th century; c. 1740
Property mark
City of London Corporation property mark marked 'PORT 119'. Property marks were displayed on buildings in the City of London owned by parish churches, the Corporation of London, livery companies and other charitable institutions. Personal marks were also displayed indicating that the property was left in trust by a private individual, usually to the parish for philanthropic purposes.
Marks were typically attached in pairs, one at either end of the building's façade. They were also fixed to the side and back elevations of buildings.
This mark was originally displayed on property belonging to the Corporation of London in the City's Portsoken Ward.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 10413
- Object name:
- property mark
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- Production date:
- mid-18th century; c. 1740
- Material:
lead
- Measurements/duration:
- H 380 mm, W 240 mm
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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