Bookplate: Leonard Smelt, Esq.
1747
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1747
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This drawing shows a fancy coat of arms with a shield. The shield has a yellow cross on a blue background and a white stripe with black dots. Above it, a bird with a crown sits on a helmet, and swirly decorations frame the whole thing. Below, the name "Leonard Smelt, Esq." and the year "1747" are written in a small banner. The name "Esq." means the person was a gentleman, often used for someone with a title or education. This kind of design was usually made for books owned by important people to mark their property. Look up Baroque next to see more about the style this follows.
