William Oliver, M.D.A.P.C. (1698-1764)

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Description

Title: William Oliver, M.D.A.P.C. (1698-1764)
Contributor: Oliver, William, 1695-1764
Publication Place: Great Britain
Description: A shield with a leafed tree at the center, with a smaller shield upon it‚Äîthis shield features, upon an azure field, a rampant lion surrounded by three stars; two above, one below. Additionally, to the left of the tree is a small crescent. At the helm is a knight's helmet, backed by elaborate leafing. At the crest, atop a torse, is an armored right-handed arm grasping a laurel wreath. Below the shield is a long, narrow banner with the motto Bear and Forbear upon it. Further still is a larger, wider banner with the title text upon it. An enclosed note identifies William Oliver (1698-1764), Secretary of the Royal Society and inventor of the 'Bath Oliver' biscuit.
Extent: 6.9 cm x 5.7 cm
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Bookplates
Resource Type: Prints & Photographs
Subject (Name): Oliver, William, 1695-1764
Subject (Topic): Armorial
Armorial bookplates
Hand
Helmet
Lion
Physicians
Shield
Shields
Star

Access: Public
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