Bookplate of James Stewart Henderson (1863-1933)
Printmaker: Unknown
Small copper plate (140 mm x 100 mm), corners crudely chamfered. J.S. Henderson engraved on a pennant at lower centre, two laurel branches tied with a ribbon to either side of a shield bearing 'Henderson' arms; a hand holding a star Or surmounted by a crescent with motto on banner below: 'Sola virtus nobilitat (Virtue alone ennobles)'.
Height: 140 mm
Width: 100 mm
Method of acquisition: Unknown by Unknown
20th Century
Circa
1880
-
Circa
1933
Accession number: P.15142-R
Primary reference Number: 317476
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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