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Man in Regalia
1855-1865
Maker not marked
USA
Ambrotype in case: collodon negative on glass; metal, velvet, leather
Closed: 3-1/2"h x 3"w x 1/2"d
Special Acquisitions Fund
85.41a-b
1855-1865
Maker not marked
USA
Ambrotype in case: collodon negative on glass; metal, velvet, leather
Closed: 3-1/2"h x 3"w x 1/2"d
Special Acquisitions Fund
85.41a-b
In two pieces: Sixth-plate ambrotype showing African American man wearing Kossouth style hat, Masonic sash and apron, and what appears to be an Independent Order of Odd Fellows collar. The apron has a square and compasses symbol with "G" on the body, also stars. These symbols are tinted gold on the photograph.
This unidentified Freemason wears regalia consisting of a collar, sash, and apron. His apron is decorated with a square, compasses, the letter G, and other Masonic symbols. For further information, See Newell, Aimee E., "The Badge of a Freemason," 2015. p.223 AND see Tabbert, Mark A., "American Freemasons: Three Centuries of Building Communities", 2005, p.77; and blog post, June 9, 2015 (link in Live URL field).