Collection Highlights
The Indian Hunter
Date:
1860
Object Number:
1939.390
Medium:
Brown patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
engraved plate of book plate of Frederick Prime Delafield
Object Number:
INV.7860
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/4 x 4 x 1/8 in. ( 13.3 x 10.2 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on obverse: "INSIGNIA FORTUNAE PARIA" (in banner) and "JOHN ROSS DELAFIELD" (at bottom of central frame)
Description:
Rectangular metal printing plate; coat of arms with bird with outstretched wings atop knight's helmet atop shield enclosed with numerous other symbolic elements within rectangular frame decorated with roses on one side and thistles on the other; "JOHN ROSS DELAFIELD" inscribed at bottom of frame; printing surfaced covered in brown chemical.
Gallery Label:
This printing plate was used to make bookplates.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
