Record

RefNoMS/957/29
LevelItem
TitleDiploma of election from the Academy of Science and Literature of Palermo, to Henry Kater
CreatorBranciforte; Giuseppe Lanza; Prince of Trabia (1780-1855); Italian nobleman
Cacciatore; Niccolò (1770-1841); Italian astronomer
Date10 October 1834
DescriptionElecting Henry Kater as Foreign Member of the Academy. Signed and sealed by Branciforte as President, and by Cacciatore as General Secretary. The inscription is contained within a decorative border of laurels.

Inscribed below: 'Mats. Chilardi del. Frans. Chilardi sculp.'
Extent2p. [p.2 blank]
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper, canvas backed
Dimensions495x461mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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