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Collection:
Pratt Institute Ex Libris Collection
Identifier:
sc00299
Subject:
Bookplates, American
Subject:
Rockefeller, John D., 1906-1978
Description:
States, "John D. Rockefeller My Book" with motto "Let ther be light_at my price per gallon;" depicts an oil well supported by two women: One woman wears a gown made of dollar signs and holds an oil lamp titled "Standard Oil" with a small candle and an arrow that points to her stating "Ye Rick Rockefeller University." The other woman holder a larger candle titled "Knowledge" and has an arrow pointing to her that states "Ye Poor Independent University." Signed at bottom with a monogram that appears to be "GETZ."
Date:
n.d.
Format:
1 print : b&w ; 11 x 7 cm.
Source:
Special Collections 64a
Language:
English
Rights:
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Motto:
Let ther be light_at my price per gallon
Owner:
Rockefeller, John D.
Artist:
GETZ
Contributing Institution:
Pratt Institute