Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Savage State
Date:
ca. 1834
Object Number:
1858.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
engraved plate of book plate of John Ross Delafield
Object Number:
INV.7859
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 1/8 in. ( 14 x 11.4 x 0.3 cm )
Marks:
intaglio (inverted): on obverse: "INSIGNIA FORTUNAE PARIA" (in banner) and "FREDERICK PRIME DELAFIELD"
Description:
Rectangular metal printing plate; shield surmounted by bird with outstretched wings above banner with inscription etched at center, with "FREDERICK PRIME DELAFIELD" inscribed below; printing surface covered with brown chemical.
Gallery Label:
This printing plate was used for making bookplates.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
