The title text is written upon an oval, which leans against a short column. To the left is a rooster; to the lower right, behind the oval, is a caduceus. Behind the column lies a lyre. Grasses and flowers are throughout. Beneath the image is the motto Vigilans et Audax.
Harewood General Hospital Photographer unidentified
Published / Created:
1865
Collection Title:
Binder's Title: Gunshot Wounds Illustrated
Image Count:
2
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
Harewood U.S.A. General Hospital,, Hospital Number, 20,409., James Fergerson, age 19, Private Company G, 52nd N.Y. Vols., admitted to Harewood U.S.A. General Hospital from City Point April 5th, wounded by Minnie ball March 31st, at Gravely Run Va. ball entering anterior to right ear, passing through maxillary bones and making its exit from face under left eye. Patient made a good recovery., James Fergerson., R. B. BONTECOU,, and Surgeon U.S. Vols., In charge.
Subject (Geographic):
Washington, D.C
Subject (Name):
Bontecou, Reed Brockway, 1824-1907, Harewood General Hospital, James Fergerson, Hospital Number 20,409, and Reed B. (Brockway) Bontecou 1824-1907
Subject (Topic):
Head—Wounds and injuries, Medical photography—patients, Medical photography—United States—19th century, and United States—History—Civil War, 1861-1865—Medical and sanitary affairs
A shield with an or bordure, divided by an or fess with a gules star at the center. The fess is surrounded by three fetterlocks; two above, one below. At the crest, atop a torse, is a fourth fetterlock. The crest is engulfed by leafing, feathers, and additional flora. Below, upon a banner, is the motto Hoc Securior.
A coat of arms divided into four quadrants. One quadrant features three cinquefoil surrounding a fish head with an annulet in its mouth. This quadrant, along with another that consists of a large lion, reverse themselves in the bottom half of the field. At the helm, above the torse, is a full image of a fish with an annulet in its mouth. Below upon a ribbon, is the motto E Stirpe Nobile.
Subject (Name):
Hamilton, James
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Fish, Lions, Physicians, and Shield