Sigillography
the study of seals attached to documents as a source of historical information
Sigillography is the study of the seals used on documents.[1] It is one of the auxiliary sciences of history. It has links to diplomatics, heraldry, social history, and the history of art.
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This field of study was started in the 15th century by students of old artifacts. Then it became more well known in the 16th and 17th centuries.[2][3] At first this field of study was thought of as part of diplomatics. But over time it became known as its own field of study.
References
change- ↑ "Ancient Seals—What Were They?". JW.ORG. Retrieved 11 July 2019.
- ↑ Harvey, P.D.A.; McGuinness, Andrew (1996). A Guide to British Medieval Seals. London: British Library and Public Record Office. pp. 22–6.
- ↑ New, Elizabeth (2010). Seals and Sealing Practices. Archives and the User. Vol. 11. London: British Records Association. pp. 29–32. ISBN 978-0-900222-15-3.