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BP MUR ENG P M677 1799

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Title BP MUR ENG P M677
Contributor Morris, Benjamin
Date Created [1700-1799]
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. ; Bookplate Type : Heraldic ; Bookplate Function : Ownership
Extent 6 X 10.1 CM ; Technique Code : C2 : Burin (graver or gouge) engraving, notably on copper ; Orientation : Portrait;
Subject heraldry
Geographic Location Waterford (Ireland)
Genre Illustrated works
Type Still Image
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Notes This bookplate likely belongs to the 1720 Mayor of Waterford, Ireland, Benjamin Morris. ; Personal
Collection Thomas Murray Collection
Source Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Collection
Date Available 2008
Provider Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library
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
DOI 10.14288/1.0215375
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FESTINA LENTE / Sir Benjamin Morris. / Waterford" (Latin motto: Be quick without impetuosity)

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