Artist/Maker
G. F. Bennett
Related person
John B. Newman
Seal impression in box
ca. 1860
Place madeLondon, England, Europe
Wax, plastic, paper
Overall: 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. ( 1 x 4.1 cm )
Gift of Laura Dayton Denby
1977.34a.1-2
According to the accession records, this seal impression from Harrodsburg Female College in Kentucky was given to John B. Newman, president of the college, as he left on the eve of the Civil War.
DescriptionOctagonal red wax wafer with circular seal impression with monogram at center and border with inscription; in circular plastic box with screw-on lid.Markingsprinted paper label: affixed to inside of box lid: "G. F. BENNETT / Seal / Engraver, / 33, QUADRANT, / REGENT ST."
relief: on border of seal: "VERITE SANS PEUR"
ClassificationsWRITING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT
