Artist/Designer
John William Jameson
Preview
Commissioned for
Samuel W. Vose
Signed
Yes
Description
A pictorial bookplate on white paper with black ink for Samuel W. Vose. "Ex-Libris" is used to show who the book owner is. There is a person reading a book at a desk that also has paper and a quill pen. Surrounding the person is an arch that has different swirl designs. Above the person is the McMaster University of Canada seal.
Condition
Affixed on card stock
Bookplate Function
Ownership
Object Type
Bookplate
Bookplate Type
Pictorial
Language
English and Latin
Date or Era
20th Century
Object Size
5.5 x 3.75 in
Bookplate Collection Number
BA656
Subject
Bookplate designers
Subject
Bookplates--Specimens
Subject
Books—Owners’ marks
Part of
Bookplate Collection of Christine Price
Donor
Christine Price
Digital Publisher
Copley Library, University of San Diego
Date Digitized
2023-10-10
Image Format
image/jpeg
Image File Size
393 KB
Image File Location
S:\Bookplates\Jameson, John William\JPEG Images\BA656.jpg
Repository
Special Collections, Copley Library, University of San Diego
Copyright
Images provided for research and reference use only. For more information please contact the University Archives/ Special Collections Department, Copley Library, University of San Diego.
Digital USD Citation
"John William Jameson Bookplate Commissioned for Samuel W. Vose" (2024). Bookplates by John William Jameson. Image 44.
https://digital.sandiego.edu/bookplates-artists-jameson/44