Henry A.M. Green

Published/Created:

Europe

Physical Description:

10 cm x 7.8 cm

Notes:

A shield with an argent bordure with the title text at the top, and ΜΙΚΡΟΝ ΦΩΤΙΣΑΝΤΕΣ ΣΩΚΡΑΤΟΥΣ ΤΗΣ ΔΕ ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑΣ ΠΟΛΥ ΜΑΛΛΟΝ surrounding the rest. Against an argent field are several attributes, with a caduceus at center, flanked by two horns of plenty. Further left is an anchor; further right, a crucifix. Moving downward there is a small narrow banner upon which is the motto Via Vertas Vita. At the base of the caduceus two hands, both extending from clouds and grasping one another amid a pair of wings. Moving toward the top of the caduceus is a Pegasus courant, flanked by floral vines. At the helm of this shield, upon a torse, are two doves close respectant.

Topics:

Caduceus
Shields

Topics:

Green, Henry, A. M.

Language:

gre, lat

Genre:

Bookplates

Format:

Image

Content Type:

Prints & Photographs

Rights:

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Source Title:

Bookplate Collection

Yale Collection:

Cushing/Whitney Medical Library

Digital Collection:

Cushing/Whitney Medical Library Bookplate Collection

Local Record Number:

cwpb1540

OID:

16789806

PID:

digcoll:4756794