Collection Highlights
The Solitary Oak (The Old Oak)
1844
1858.75
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Wax Seal Impression
Title
Wax Seal Impression
Object name
Seal
Medium
Wax
Description
Wax seal impression, small; mounted on circular blue matting. Latin phrase "RECTE ET SUAVITER" (Justly and Mildly). Coat of arms: upright lion surrounded by three crosses. Seal presumed to be the Wyborn family crest or heraldry as "RECTE ET SUAVITER" is their motto.
Credit Line
Gift of Olga Stern
Object Number
2008.28.2
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
