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[Bookplate for Thomas Jenings]

Description

In black ink. Argent, a chevron, gules (red), three cages two over one. Gryphon, couped, atop straight crest wreath, wings addorsed and elevated, cage hanging from open beak. On the dexter and sinister sides, two figures, nude, outside hands hold flowered mantling, inside hands point to chevron. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.

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Title
[Bookplate for Thomas Jenings]
Date Created
[between 1800 and 1899]
Description
In black ink. Argent, a chevron, gules (red), three cages two over one. Gryphon, couped, atop straight crest wreath, wings addorsed and elevated, cage hanging from open beak. On the dexter and sinister sides, two figures, nude, outside hands hold flowered mantling, inside hands point to chevron. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto.
Extent
1 bookplate : burin engraving ; 7.2 x 10 cm
Subject
Heraldry
Person Or Corporation
Jenings, Thomas
Genre
Prints
Type
Still Image
File Format
image/jpeg
Language
Latin
Notes
Possibly Thomas Jenings Esq. who served on the Maryland Council of Safety around 1775. No other information relating to this name was found.
References:
1) Journal and Correspondence of the Maryland Council of Safety, vol. 11, pg.76. http://www.mdslavery.net/megafile/msa/speccol/sc2900/sc2908/000001/000011/html/am11--76.html, 16 Oct 2008.
Identifier
BP MUR SL P J465; BP_MUR_SL_P_J465
Collection
RBSC Bookplates
Source
Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR SL P J465
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
10.14288/1.0215434
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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