Pictorial. A bracket of graceful design and ornamentation supports two substantial piles of books, between which ensconced in branches of flowers and holding a lyre in his hands, sits a pleasant-faced cupid. Attributed to Doolittle. Publisher of “The Courant,” Hartford, Conn.
[315.] Gorham. Joseph Gorham.
Armorial. Chippendale. Motto, Par espérance et activité nous surmontons. Signed, W. Smith Sculp. At the right hand, standing on the name scroll, is an Indian with his feet upon a snake which is stretched at full length. The savage is in civilized clothing, and carries a tomahawk in his folded arms; behind him the ends of bows, arrows, quiver, and tomahawk stand out from behind the shield. On the other side is a British regular with drawn sword in his folded arms; for a background he has a powder-horn, drum, lances, and the British flag.
[316.] Gourgas. J^N. J^S. J^H. Gourgas.
Armorial. Apparently of French make. No motto. Signed, P. L. In the New York Directory of 1837, the name of John J. J. Gourgas is given; a merchant. This plate is from the same copper as the Jean Louis Gourgas, which is a French plate seen in several collections.
[317.] Gracie. Robert Gracie.