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Description
In black ink, this bookplate consists of an escutcheon, gules (red), charged with two identical swords, crossed at the fess point, and a sheaf or garb of wheat located at the nombril point. The escutcheon has a decorative bordure, and is crested by a dexter helmet, closed, with elaborate mantling flowing outward from either side. Above the helmet is a curved crest wreath and a "savage" head and bust. In heraldry, the "savage" is a symbol of wildness and purity. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.
Item Metadata
Title |
[Bookplate for Benjamin Morris]
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Date Created |
[between 1700 and 1799]
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Description |
In black ink, this bookplate consists of an escutcheon, gules (red), charged with two identical swords, crossed at the fess point, and a sheaf or garb of wheat located at the nombril point. The escutcheon has a decorative bordure, and is crested by a dexter helmet, closed, with elaborate mantling flowing outward from either side. Above the helmet is a curved crest wreath and a "savage" head and bust. In heraldry, the "savage" is a symbol of wildness and purity. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.
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Extent |
1 bookplate : burin engraving ; 6 x 10.1 cm
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File Format |
image/jpeg
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Language |
Latin
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Notes |
This bookplate likely belongs to the 1720 Mayor of Waterford, Ireland, Benjamin Morris.
References: 1) Wikipedia.org, "List of rulers of Waterford," <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rulers_of_Waterford> (5 March 2008). 2) Waterford County Museum, "Mayors of Waterford City," <http://www.waterfordcountymuseum.org/exhibit/web?task=Display&art_id=204&pagenum=5> (5 March 2008). |
Identifier |
BP MUR ENG P M677; BP_MUR_ENG_P_M677
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Collection | |
Source |
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P M677
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Date Available |
2008
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Provider |
Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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Rights |
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca
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DOI |
10.14288/1.0215375
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Rights
Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca