Heraldry in America

Name/Title

Heraldry in America

Entry/Object ID

L1992.5.1

Description

Heraldry in America is a complete and fascinating study of heraldry, its history, symbolism, and unique applications in America. This book covers all aspects of heraldry: how a crest is granted, the uses of heraldry in architecture, the symbolism behind the elements in a coat of arms, a complete glossary of heraldic terms, plus examples of purely American coats of arms. Among the heraldic devices discussed are the Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, Society of Colonial Dames of America, and Society of Daughters of the Revolution. The title page states that this is the Classic 1895 Edition with over nine hundred and fifty illustrations. 427/Hardbound/Illustrations

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Book

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Other Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Coat of Arms/Sons of the American Revolution/Colonial Dames of America/Daughters of the American Revolution, Directory

Book Details

Author

Zieber, Eugene

Place Published

City

New York City

State/Province

New York

Date Published

1984

Call No.

Ref ZI

ISBN

0-517-431432

LCCN

84-1584

Notes

Copy No.: 1

Condition

Overall Condition

Excellent