Collection Highlights
View of Brooklyn from the Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York
after 1883
1904.22
Black ink, white gouache, and graphite on photo-sensitive paper, laid on card
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wax sample with impression of signature seal
Object name
Wax sample with impression of signature seal
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Horn, wax, paper
Dimensions
Overall: 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. ( 1 x 4.4 cm )
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.
Object Number
INV.7460a-c
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 145 Strand. / Gold Seals & Chains & every description of Jewellery of the best Manufacture / Copper Plate Engraving & Printing"
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
