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1991.1016.68.2
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Small sheet of notes in Emery Walker's handwriting pertaning to heraldry, possibly prepared for or taken at a lecture. Found inserted in the book, A Display of Heraldry by Guillin, John when acquired by the museum, shelf E21. Part of the Emery Walker Library.
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Handwritten undated notes on heraldry by Emery Walker possibly made at or in preparation for a lecture. Found in A Display of Heraldry by John Guillin.
Origin of Heraldry – Explanation of terms supporters – coronet - crown
Arms – shield – crest motto. Changes – ordinarys Lines Eagles miscellaneous changes Hatchments [quarterly marshals] […] […] Cockades – Royal arms – [What’s yr.] crest arms and motto Heralds’ College. Heraldry – Heraldic authors [Rolls inserted] – de Morgan Gwillim Edmondson Burke Planche Bontell drawing – monumental – architectural – decorative
Origin of Heraldry The crusades – the allegations of early heralds respecting its antiquity mostly [liss] – e.g. de Morgan arms of [North] etc. Explanation of a coat of arms – names of the parts shield or arms – crest – supporters coronet or crown […] [...]