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BP MUR CAN P G357 1900

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Title BP MUR CAN P G357
Contributor Gairdner
Date Created [between 1890 and 1900?]
Description Printed in black ink on cream paper. In the centre of the bookplate, a family shield depicts an ‘X’ contained within a diamond, which is surrounded on all sides by eight trefoils with stems. At the top of the shield, a stylized iron helmet with a visor is framed on both sides by elaborate scrolling leaves. Above this, a demi-leopard is shown rampant (in profile, rearing, with its front paws in the air). Below the shield, a banner displays a motto in Latin. Bookplate Type: Heraldic; Bookplate Function: Ownership.
Extent 6.9 X 10.7 CM ; Technique Code : X : printing method : Relief; Orientation : Portrait.
Subject Private Libraries
Heraldry
Geographic Location Canada
Person Or Corporation Gairdner
Type Still Image
FileFormat image/jpeg
Language Latin; English
Notes The Gairdner family crest contains “a demi-leopard rampant” (i.e., the leopard is not collard or lined, which is the crest for another branch of the Gairdner lineage). The family name originates from Scotland.
Collection Thomas Murray Bookplates
Date Available 2017-05-07
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 & Special Collections http://www.library.ubc.ca/spcoll
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“QUOD HOMO AUDET AUDEO / GAIRDNER”

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