Collection Highlights
Manhattan Rifles!
Date:
1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.055.3.226
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wax sample with impression of signature seal
Object Number:
INV.7460a-c
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Horn, wax, paper
Dimensions:
Overall: 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1 x 4.4 cm )
Marks:
in relief: on wax: "J.R.B." within oval frame with inscription "NON SINE PULVERE FALMA" [below lion in profile]
printed paper label: affixed to inner surface of case lid: "B. WARWICK, / Engraver, / TO / The Royal Family, / 124, / REGENT STREET , / from 1
Description:
Rectangular piece of red wax with impression of signature seal mounted inside flat, circular case made of animal horn; seal has profile of a lion above initials "J.R.B." in oval frame with Latin inscription; paper label affixed to inner surface of case lid.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
