Collection Highlights
The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant
Date:
1885-1886
Object Number:
LIB.XL.CT.G763.A3
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Stamp in box
Object Number:
INV.4664a-c
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Wood, metal, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 3.5 x 3.8 cm )
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on face of stamp: "MON DIEU EST MA ROCHE"
printed paper label: affixed inside box lid: "MORING / 323 / HIGH HOLBORN, / LONDON, / W.C. / ENGRAVER, JEWELLER"
handwritten in pencil: on bottom of box: "I. V. / COX"
Description:
Metal stamp with rectangular face with canted corners and short, cylindrical handle; face with shield surmounted by lion(?) in profile, with banner inscribed "MON DIEU EST MA ROCHE" below; in cylindrical wooden box with screw-on lid with printed paper label affixed inside.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
