Still Image

Bookplate for Library of Lincolniana

Date Unknown / Creator Unknown

2_40_Lincolniana.jpg

A pictorial-style bookplate in black ink on ivory paper with a wide border featuring a floral motif. In the center is a drawing of Abraham Lincoln with no beard, facing right. Below is the text "Library of Lincolniana, William E. Barton, Fide et Fortitudine." The Latin translates to "Faith and Courage."

~ “Bookplate for Library of Lincolniana,” Portsmouth Public Library's Online Archives, accessed November 7, 2024, https://portsmouthexhibits.org/items/show/1731.

Full Item Record

Dublin Core

Title

Bookplate for Library of Lincolniana

Subject

Bookplates

Description

A pictorial-style bookplate in black ink on ivory paper with a wide border featuring a floral motif. In the center is a drawing of Abraham Lincoln with no beard, facing right. Below is the text "Library of Lincolniana, William E. Barton, Fide et Fortitudine." The Latin translates to "Faith and Courage."

Source

The Helen Pearson Bookplate Collection

Publisher

Portsmouth Public Library, Special Collections Dept.

Contributor

Pearson, Helen (1870-1949)

Format

Jpg derived from Tif

Language

eng
lat

Type

StillImage

Identifier

PPL-MS: 1925.1.139

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Paper

Physical Dimensions

3 and 1/2"H x 3 and 1/4"W.