Mary Queen Of Scots Death Mask!

Mary's death in the execution block,at the hand of Queen Elizabeth I.
Was characterised by her dignity,bearing and composure.It was common
to strike a mask from the severed head as soon as possible after death.
The original apperance of the mask would be white and unembellished.
This example,which was found by the late Dr.Charles Hepburn of Glasgow,
in Peterborough where Mary was first buried,has been hand painted.
We also went to Jedburgh prison and to the nursery outside Ancrum.
Had a good time :))
Hope you all are having a good sunday :))
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Have some more shots of other stuff on Flickr as i cant get links to work :((
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