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Additional text on attached sheet: Sir John Perrot while lying off Greenwich on his way to intercept the Spanish force which was expected to land in Ireland sent in a token to Blanche Parry the Queen's old nurse. On hearing of this Elizabeth sent him a "fain jewel hanging in white cypren", with a message that as long as he wore it for her sake he would be free from harm. 1580, circa.
1 print : engraving, b&w ; 125 x 68mm.
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