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Certificate for the Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Print
1868 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This certificate was designed by Sir Edward John Poynter and engraved by the Dalziel Brothers. The certificate is decorated with objects symbolic of shipbuilding and marine engineering, such as anchors, chains and a propeller. The figures on either side of the certificate signify Labour and Science. The School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering was formerly located at the Museum’s premises.


Object details

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Object type
TitleCertificate for the Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Materials and techniques
Wood engraving on paper
Brief description
Certificate for The Royal School Of Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering, wood engraving by the Dalziel brothers after Sir Edward John Poynter, England, 1868
Physical description
Certificate for The Royal School Of Naval Architecture And Marine Engineering, wood engraving, decorated with objects symbolic of shipbuilding and marine engineering, as well as figures of Labour and Science.
Dimensions
  • Height: 53.7cm
  • Width: 37.9cm
Gallery label
CERTIFICATE FOR THE ROYAL SCHOOL OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND MARINE ENGINEERING English, 1868 Wood engraving by the Dalziel brothers after Sir Edward John Poynter (1836-1919) The certificate is decorated with objects symbolic of shipbuilding and marine engineering, as well as figures of Labour and Science. The School occupied the rooms which now contain the European Ornament Gallery. 25121
Object history
The certificate is decorated with objects symbolic of shipbuilding and marine engineering, as well as figures of Labour and Science. The School occupied the rooms which now contain the European Ornament Gallery.
Subjects depicted
Summary
This certificate was designed by Sir Edward John Poynter and engraved by the Dalziel Brothers. The certificate is decorated with objects symbolic of shipbuilding and marine engineering, such as anchors, chains and a propeller. The figures on either side of the certificate signify Labour and Science. The School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering was formerly located at the Museum’s premises.
Collection
Accession number
25121

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Record createdJuly 15, 2005
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