The entire plate is printed in blue-green ink. A shield with a checkered chief; below the field Argent is divided by a chevron Gules, with a rose at its center point. Surrounding the chevron are three fish; two above, one below. The shield is surrounded by fancy design, as well as with additional flowers and leaves. At the helm, atop a torse, is an eagle with wings displayed. Below is the motto Nil Conscire Sibi.
Subject (Name):
Macbride, David, 1726-1778
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Armorial bookplates,, Birds, Fish, Physicians, Shield, and Surgeons
At a large table a skeleton is to the left, a devilish creature atop, and a cherub below to the right. Behind this is a shelf full of books. Below, surrounding the title text, is elaborate mantling.
Original studio photograph of a prominent 19th century alumnus. Peaslee graduated from the Medical Institution of Yale College in 1840, taught at other medical schools, and wrote several books. The Historical Library owns Peaslee letters written when he was a student.
Subject (Geographic):
United States
Subject (Name):
Peaslee, E. R. (Edmund Randolph), 1814-1878 and Yale College (1718-1887). Medical Institution.
Subject (Topic):
Gynecologists, Medical colleges--Alumni and alumnae, and Surgeons
A coat of arms with a speckled field and a canton featuring an eagle. At center is a smaller shield with a lion surrounded by several crosslet-styled crosses. At the helm of the larger shield is a lion presenting a crosslet fitchee. The image is surrounded by leafing, and flanked by two large, leafy plants.
Subject (Name):
Jacob, Edward
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Lion, Shield, and Surgeons
A coat of arms with a Gules-styled field and a pair of wings at center. Over this is a bend Azure. Beneath the shield are grasses and a leafy branch bound together. At the crest, atop a torse, is a ostrich standing close, with a key in its beak. Above this is the motto Nosce Teipsum.
Subject (Name):
Kentish, Edward
Subject (Topic):
Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, Shields, Surgeons, and Wings
A circle with a tree in the center. The official description from the ACS notes that "Aesculapius, the symbol of European learning, and an American Indian Medicine Man are seated beneath the Tree of Knowledge, making offering of their symbols of healing in Common Service to Mankind." Text includes "Founded in 1913" and the phrase Omnibus per Arte Fidemque Prodesse. Beneath this reads "Presented By", and allows for the addition of a name.
Subject (Name):
American College of Surgeons, Columbia University, and Yale School of Medicine
Subject (Topic):
Aesculapius, American College of Surgeons, Indians, Medical colleges, Surgeons, and Trees
An image of a man in period clothing, seated in a chair and observing a print. He has a portfolio of additional work between his knees, and additional prints scattered on the floor. To his right is an end table displaying books along with a pen and inkwell. Behind him is a bookshelf filled with large volumes. Above, behind the title text, is another shelf with more books.
At the center of the plate is an open palm of a right hand, with the motto In Mea Manu Maneat beneath. Under the plate owner's name reads Knight of the Order of John of Jerusalem.
Subject (Name):
Cosgrave, E. MacDowel (Ephraim MacDowel)
Subject (Topic):
A Right Hand, Physicians, Physiologists, and Surgeons