Pictorial. A large scroll is laid over a low bush, which it almost hides from view, and on this the name is printed. This is a woodcut border, with the name printed from type within it. Signed (cut in the wood), Russell and Cutler printers.
[644.] Parsons. Gorham Parsons.
A very pretty name-label; engraved on copper. The name, with appropriate flourishes, is enclosed within an oval wreath, festooned above, and with a cherub’s face among the flowers.
[645.] Parsons. William Parsons.
Name-label; engraved. Name in an oval frame and festooned above with flowers.
[646.] Pasley. William Pasley.
Armorial. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, Be sure. The thistle and rose used in the ornamentation. Not signed, but undoubtedly by Maverick. Of New York.
[647.] Paulding. J. K. Paulding.
Armorial in form, although no real arms are shown. Ribbon and Wreath. Motto, Fidelity. The design of this plate is from the “Captor’s Medal.” An ancestor of the owner of this plate was the principal captor of Major André. A fine estate of the Pauldings’ lies on the Hudson River, with a castellated mansion of white marble, in which the notable library was housed. Author and politician.
[648.] Paulding. W. Paulding.