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[Bookplate for Benjamin Morris]
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| Title | [Bookplate for Benjamin Morris] |
| Date Created | [between 1700 and 1799] |
| Sort Date | 1799 |
| Description | In black ink, this bookplate consists of an escutcheon, gules (red), charged with two identical swords, crossed at the fess point, and a sheaf or garb of wheat located at the nombril point. The escutcheon has a decorative bordure, and is crested by a dexter helmet, closed, with elaborate mantling flowing outward from either side. Above the helmet is a curved crest wreath and a "savage" head and bust. In heraldry, the "savage" is a symbol of wildness and purity. Below the escutcheon is a banner containing the Latin motto. |
| Extent | 1 bookplate : burin engraving ; 6 x 10.1 cm |
| Subject | Heraldry |
| Subject - Geographic | Waterford (Ireland) |
| Personal Names | Morris, Benjamin |
| Genre | Prints |
| Type | Still Image |
| Format | image/jpeg |
| Language | Latin
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| Notes | This bookplate likely belongs to the 1720 Mayor of Waterford, Ireland, Benjamin Morris.
References:
1) Wikipedia.org, "List of rulers of Waterford, " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rulers_of_Waterford (5 March 2008).
2) Waterford County Museum, "Mayors of Waterford City, " http://www.waterfordcountymuseum.org/exhibit/web?task=Display&art_id=204&pagenum=5 (5 March 2008). |
| Access Identifier | BP MUR ENG P M677 |
| Digital Identifier | BP_MUR_ENG_P_M677 |
| Is Part Of | RBSC Bookplates |
| Source | Original Format: University of British Columbia. Library. Rare Books and Special Collections. Thomas Murray Bookplates Collection. BP MUR ENG P M677 |
| Date Available | 2008 |
| Publisher - Digital | Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library |
| Rights | Images provided for research and reference use only. Permission to publish, copy, or otherwise use these images must be obtained from Rare Books and Special Collections: http://rbsc.library.ubc.ca |
| Transcript | FESTINA LENTE Sir Benjamin Morris. Waterford |
| Translation | Be quick without impetuosity |
| DOI | 1.0215375 |
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