Cross
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Design Representation
Design Details
Needle Case Type: |
Figural |
Patent/Registered to: |
Joseph Welch - Redditch |
Patent/Design Representation #: |
Ornamental Class 1: Metal: #266936 |
Patent/Design Registration Date: |
October 5, 1872 |
Location of Patent/Design Registration: |
The National Archives (TNA) - Kew, UK |
Reference #:
|
TNA Representation - BT 43/32/266936
TNA Register - BT 44/3/266936 |
Dimensions: |
Unknown |
Material: |
Unknown |
Name Variations: |
Unknown |
Other Variations: |
Unknown |
Facts
A cross is a geometric figure consisting on two lines perpendicular to each other, usually one is horizontal and the other is vertical.
It is one of man’s most ancient symbols and comes in several different varieties. Some are symmetrical like the plus sign “+”or the
letter “x” whereas others have a vertical line that is longer than the horizontal one like the Christian crosses pictured here.
History
During Roman times the wooden cross was a device used for crucifixion, a form of torture in which the victim was tied or nailed to the cross
and left to die a slow and painful death. Because of the crucifixion of Jesus, the cross became the symbol of the Christian religion.
Miscellaneous
A Celtic cross combines the Christian cross with a circular ring that surrounds the intersection. Celtic crosses were originally
freestanding monuments made of stone with intricate decoration found in Ireland, Scotland and Wales. They eventually spread to England
and similar crosses can be found in areas of France and in northwestern Spain. During the mid-19th century there was a Celtic Revival
and these crosses started to be used as grave markers.
