Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Robert Hale, Esq. inscribed

1764

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Dominant colour

Bookplate: Coat of Arms with Robert Hale, Esq. inscribed is a 1764 by Nathaniel Hurd, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Nathaniel Hurd
When & what style?: 1764
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This is a faded, yellowed paper with a small framed design in the center. Inside the frame, there’s an ornate coat of arms featuring swirls, a shield, and a crown. The words "Robert Hale Esq. of Beverly" are written in a fancy script below it. The paper looks old, with handwritten notes in the top corner that say "Robt Hale’s 50 £" and "1752." The design is detailed but simple, like something you’d see on a family crest. If you like this kind of old, personal symbol, check out The Cleveland Museum of Art.