Collection Highlights
An Historical Account of the Black Empire of Hayti: comprehending a view of the principal transactions in the revolution of Saint Domingo; with its antient and modern state
Date:
1805
Object Number:
LIB.F1923.R15.1
Medium:
Paper, book
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Seal impression in box
Object Number:
INV.4862b.1-3
Date:
ca. 1871
Medium:
Plastic, wax
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 7/8 in. ( 1 x 4.8 cm )
Marks:
relief: at base of oval: "DEO FIDENDUM"
handwritten in ink: on bottom of box: "Banyer / Clarkson's / ring / Jan '71"
handwritten in pencil: on bottom of box: "Sept 23-1957"
Description:
Octagonal red wax wafer with oval impression with shield surmounted by knight's helmet above banner with inscription "DEO FIDENDUM"; in circular brown plastic box with flat, screw-on lid.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. F.W. Kobbé, 1957
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
