[219.] Dering. Thomas Dering.
Armorial. Chippendale. No motto. Signed, N. Hurd Sculp 1749. This is the earliest plate by an American engraver which is both signed and dated. But one copy is known at this writing. Illustrated in “Curio,” page 14.
[220.] Dering. Thomas Dering.
Crest only, enclosed within a circular ring. The half-date 17— is given. Resembles the work of Hurd somewhat.
[221.] De Witt. Richard Varick De Witt.
A small pictorial plate, representing Minerva standing helmeted and with spear and shield in hand. On some copies of this plate the following additional inscription is found engraved, From his uncle Richard Varick.
[222.] Dexter. Samuel Dexter’s. MDCCLXXXV.
A printed label, with a border of ornamental type. Eminent lawyer and statesman. Secretary of War 1800, and Secretary of the Treasury, 1801.
[223.] Dill. John E. Dill. Boston.
A name-label in which the name is printed within a border made up of ornamental type, although it does not look so at first glance. The back of the design resembles a brick wall; the frame is made up of bouquets in holders, hearts, and an assortment of odds and ends.