J&J Berry Fleur-de-lis

Object/Artifact

Historic Sugartown

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

2017.1.129

Description

Fleur-de-lis design with Italian/Venetian finish.

Use

Bookbinding.

Context

Donated by the revered master bookbinders Elke & Fred Shihadeh.

Collection

Fred & Elke Shihadeh Bookbinding Finishing Tool Collection

Cataloged By

Danielle Townsend

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Jason Berry

Role

Bookbinding Tool Cutter

James Berry

Manufacturer

J. & J. Berry & Co.

Date made

1871 - 1883

Time Period

19th Century

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

"J. & J. Berry & Co"

Language

English

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Holder, Marking Stamp

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Holder, Writing Equipment

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Embossed

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Container, Writing Equipment

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Bookbinding Equipment

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Writing Accessories

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Printing T&E

Nomenclature Class

Written Communication T&E

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials

Bookbinding, Engraving

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Hand stamp

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Length and width of the hand stamp with handle (widest points)

Width

1-1/4 in

Length

7-1/4 in

Dimension Description

Dimensions of stamp/face itself (widest/longest points)

Height

3/8 in

Width

5/8 in

Depth

5/16 in

Material

Metal, Wood

Create Date

December 1, 2021

Update Date

December 1, 2021