Title
Reign Henry VII: Testing weights and measures
Caption
Reign Henry VII: Testing weights and measures. At bottom right measures which do not come up to standard are being burned. Setting standards for length, volume and weight was an important in order to maintain commercial confidence in trade. Penalties for selling short measure were severe. Engraving after manuscript of 1497 "Vetusta Monumenta"
Date
15th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07097_390002319
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26,1Mb (4,5Mb) / 8,6in x 11,8in / 2579 x 3543 (300dpi)