Bookplate:  Coat of Arms with Foster inscribed below

Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Foster inscribed below

John Mason Furness

1793

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This image shows a detailed black-and-white drawing of a coat of arms. At the center sits a cradle with a bird perched on top, surrounded by flowers, leaves, and scrollwork. The words "TO ROCK THE CRADLE OF REPOSING AGE" wrap around the design, and the name "Foster" is signed below. The drawing looks old and is signed "J.M. Furnass Sc." in the corner, suggesting it’s a handmade design. The cradle and bird might hint at a family symbol or a personal meaning for the Foster family. If you like this style, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art for more historical prints.

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