Detail View: Pratt Institute Ex Libris Collection:
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Identifier:
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sc00299
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Subject:
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Bookplates, American
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Subject:
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Rockefeller, John D., 1906-1978
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Description:
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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."
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Date:
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n.d.
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Format:
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1 print : b&w ; 11 x 7 cm.
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Source:
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Special Collections 64a
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Language:
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English
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Rights:
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Images may be protected by copyright and other restrictions. Transmission or reproduction of more than a single research or teaching copy of a protected item requires permission of the copyright owner. Contact the repository for available information.
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Motto:
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Let ther be light_at my price per gallon
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Owner:
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Rockefeller, John D.
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Artist:
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GETZ
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Contributing Institution:
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Pratt Institute
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