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USN 900566 Seal of the Library of the Department of the Navy

Seal of the Library of the Department of the Navy
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Title: Seal of the Library of the Department of the Navy
Caption: Official book plate adopted by the Navy Department. Designed and engraved by A.C. Reubsam of the Naval Hydrographic Office. The design features five symbolic elements: the bald eagle (United States sovereignty), the anchor (the Navy and hope), Neptune and a Herald, a hippopus shell (the deep seas), the frigate CONSTITUTION (United States Naval victory).
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Catalog #: USN 900566
Copyright Owner: National Archives
Original Creator: Designer and engraver, A.C. Reubsam
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Original Medium: Engraving, BW Photo
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