Record

Reference NumberHI/RCPI-21
TitleWood Engraving Block depicting the Arms of Sir Patrick Dun
Date1825-1875
DescriptionRectangular, wood engraving block depicting the arms of Sir Patrick Dun. On the left, an open hand atop a shield upon which there is a sword in the centre pointing towards a star, with a padlock at each of the three corners and the motto (in reverse) "CELER ATQUE FIDELIS", below. On the right, an open hand atop shield upon which there are two padlocks, one on either side of the sword. Backed by pieces of paper upon which is printed type. Likely used to illustrate Dr. Belcher's "Memoir of Sir Patrick Dun..." (2nd edition, 1866, p. 39).
Extent1 item
Dimensions103mm x 68mm x 22mm
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Credit LineRoyal College of Physicians of Ireland
Object NameWood Engraving Block
TermCoats of arms
Identification
Book Illustrations
Printing
Emblems and Insignia
Persons
CodePersonNameDates
DS/UK/270Dun; Sir; Patrick (1642-1713); physician and benefactor1642-1713
DS/UK/55Sir Patrick Dun's Hospital; 1800-19861800-1986
DS/UK/1055Belcher; Thomas Waugh (1831-1910); physician1831-1910
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