"Crippled beggar." A physically disabled woman is shown sitting on the ground surrounded by a crowd of people with several small children close by. One child appears to be holding a cord tied to the woman's ankle.
“Un Eléphant domestique des Indes et son cornac. Een tamme Indiaansche Olifant met zijnen drijver.” A driver is shown next to a domesticated elephant wearing a heavy chain girth. The following information is printed on the back of the postcard: “Missions der PP. Carmes Déchaussés sur la côte de Malabar (Cochin et Travancore. – Indes Anglaises). Zendingen der PP. Ongeschoeide Karmelicten op de kust van Malabar, (Engelsch Indië). There is no handwriting on the back.
“Un ascenseur vivant.” A driver is depicted being lifted by the trunk of an elephant. A large spike is seen above the animal's ear. The caption and the following information are printed on the back of the postcard: "Le Denier du Prêtre Indien, 11 rue des Récollets, Louvain.” There is no handwriting on the back.
"Kanunnikessen - Missiezusters van den H. Augustinus." An ox poses for the camera. There is a thatched-roof house behind him. This postcard was printed in Brussels.
The Charaka Club Yale University. School of Medicine
Collection Title:
Bookplate Collection
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
Prints & Photographs
Description:
A circular emblem with a sun-like object behind a snake. A phrase surrounding the emblem reads Aesculapius Panaceia Apollo Hyceia. This is centered amongst some grasses and leaves, with a goat to the left and a dog to the right. It sits upon a base with a bird at the bottom center. At the top of the plate is the profile of Charaka, a Hindu medicine man and priest. The Club published works on the History of Medicine.
A shield with an argent field featuring several ermines and divided by a bend vert with three fleurs-de-lis. In the right party per bend are two heads of griffin; in the left part is just one head of griffin. At the helm is a knight's helmet backed by elaborate mantling that engulfs the entire shield. At the crest, atop a torse, is a buck passant with a smaller shield gules with eight sable squares. A decorative border of berries and leaves surrounds the plate.
Subject (Name):
Conant, William M. and Yale School of Medicine
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, and Shield
A shield with an argent field, quartered. The first quarter is divided by an azure fess, with two azure crescents above, and one additional below. The second quarter, also divided by an azure fess, features two tiger heads above, and one below. The third quarter is divided by an azure fess with three tulips upon it. Two heads of unicorn are in the upper division, with one additional below. The fourth quarter features a lion rampant with an azure bordure and five fleurs-de-lis. At the helm, upon a battlement rising up from a crown, is an eagle. Below the shield is the motto Fide et Constantia
Subject (Name):
Lee, William and Yale School of Medicine
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Birds, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, and Shield
A large coat of arms, beneath of which is the phrase Utte Digna Sequare. Beneath the title text is written P. Simms Sculpsit et dono dedit ob filiam unicam a morbo vindicatam.
Subject (Name):
Anderson, John
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Cross, Crosses, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms shield divided vertically, with three crescents surrounding a band with three stars on the left, and a lion on the right surrounded by right-handed palms. Above the helm, which is flanked by mantle, is a tree. Beneath is the motto Quicquid Crescit in Cinere Perit. Printed in red ink.
Subject (Name):
Ashburner, John, 1793-1878
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, Tree, and Trees
A coat of arms shield divided vertically, with three crescents surrounding a band with three stars on the left, and a lion on the right surrounded by right-handed palms. Above the helm, which is flanked by mantle, is a tree. Beneath is the motto Quicquid Crescit in Cinere Perit. Printed in black ink.
A coat of arms shield divided vertically, with three crescents surrounding a band with three stars on the left, and a lion on the right surrounded by right-handed palms. Above the helm, which is flanked by mantle, is a tree. Beneath is the motto Quicquid Crescit in Cinere Perit. Printed in blue ink.
Subject (Name):
Ashburner, John, 1793-1878
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, Tree, and Trees
A coat of arms—at center is large dark star with a circle in the middle; in the upper left-hand corner is a fleur-de-lis. At the top is a battlement with a bird-like creature sporting a crown. Below is the motto In Domino Confido.
Subject (Name):
Ashton, S. R.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Crowns, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Stars
A coat of arms divided into three parts, with three doves and three stag heads within. Above the helm is another head of a stag. The shield is also surrounded by mantling and flora, and has a large support on either side.
Subject (Name):
Bainbrigg, Thomas, 1636-1703
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Apothecary, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, and Shields
A coat of arms with two large strips dividing the shield into three parts. A large tiger stands in the center. Above the shield is a rampant stag atop a torse. Various flora and grasses surround the shield, and below is the motto Miseris Succurrere. Printed in green ink.
Subject (Name):
Bagnell, Abraham
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dragon, Physicians, and Shields
A coat of arms on which is a large lion. In the upper left hand corner of the shield appears to be a small sword. At the top is the head of a boar. The motto above reads the motto Vi Et Virtute.
Subject (Name):
Baird, Andrew Wood, Jr.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Lion, Physicians, Physicists, and Shields
A coat of arms divided into three parts. Within are three bears, two doves, and a fleur-de-lis. The shield divided in two parts on which are three bear like animals two birds and a fleur-de-lis. The design is surrounded by elaborate mantling and flora. Above this is a heron standing in tall grass. Below reads the motto Le Bon Temps Viendra.
Subject (Name):
Barham, Hy
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Birds, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms with horizontal stripes cover much of the shield, aside from a wide strip at the top which pictures a lion. Above the shield is a large ox protruding from a battlement; below is the motto Esse quam videri.
Subject (Name):
Blakewell, Robert Hall
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Crown, Lion, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms, divided into three parts. On the left-hand side are a total of three spotted hands, right side, facing palm side up. To the right are a number of diamond shaped images. Above the helm and the mantling is head of a buck with an arrow through it. Beneath the crest is the motto Dieu et ma main droite.
Subject (Name):
Bate, Charles Spence
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Dentist, Hand, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms divided in half by a scalloped line. On the top half are two open palms; on the bottom half, one. The shield is cloaked by a large clothlike object, with the head of a large elk above the shield, and a long vine on either side.
Subject (Name):
Bates, Benjamin and Bucks, L. Missenden
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial bookplates, Armorials, Hand, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms, divided into fours, with numerous stars weaponry, birds, and heads of stag within. Above the shield is a stag with a branch in its mouth. The shield is surrounded by mantling and assorted flora. Beneath this is a motto, which reads Deo Regi Vicino.
Subject (Name):
Baylies, W.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and Star
A coat of arms with various stripes and shaped decoration. Above the mantling and helm is a spotted hyiena-esque creature. Beneath the crest is the motto Loyal Jusq'a la Mort.
Subject (Name):
Belchier, J.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms with a sort of scepter at the center with a star above and eight crosses in the border edge of the shield. Above the crest, situated in a crown, is the head of a lamb. A bundle of leaves and flowers surround the shield, and top center is the motto I Avance.
Subject (Name):
Bertram, Alex
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Crown, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms divided up into many parts with several objects within, including two stars, two crescents, a flower three serpents, and three doves. At the helm is a knight's helmet; above this is a sword. Mantling, flowers, and leaves surround the shield. Above is the motto Pax aut Bellum.
A coat of arms divided into multiple portions that include a label of three points, three cougar faces, three stars, and three dogs. Above the crest is the head of an elk—beneath is the motto Be Instant.
Subject (Name):
Blicke
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, Shield, Shields, and ShieldsPhysicians
A coat of arms divided by a large X, with the face of a leopard in the center. Above the crest is a boar, and two laurel branches surround much of the shield. Beneath is the motto Crom A Boo.
Subject (Name):
Bodkin, C. P.
Subject (Topic):
Animals, Armorial, Heraldic bookplates, Nature, Shield, Shields, and Surgeons
A coat of arms divided into fours, with varying object found within. Above, to the left, is the head of a stag; to the right, is a dog flanked by laurel branches; and above this is a bat with a very large wingspan. Beneath the shield is the motto Fide et Opera.
Subject (Name):
Bogg, Edmund B.
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Animals, Birds, Crown, Heraldic bookplates, Physicians, and Shield
A coat of arms divided diagonally into two portions with three doves on the divide. A knight's head is at the helm, surrounded by mantling, and the head of a stag at top center. Below the shield is the motto Tenax et Fidus.
Subject (Name):
Bookey, Richard
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Animals, Armorial bookplates, Physicians, Shield, and Shields
A coat of arms featuring three weasel-like creatures and a string of diamond shaped objects. A knight's helmet is at the helm, surrounded by mantling. Above is a bull standing before a leafy tree.
Subject (Name):
Bosnell, Edward
Subject (Topic):
Amorial, Animals, Apothecaries, Armorial bookplates, Nature, Shield, and Shields