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Masonic York Rite Knights Templar St. John's Commandery No. 1 at George Washington's Tomb
ca. 1859
Maker not marked
USA: Virginia, Mount Vernon
Ambrotype in case: collodon negative on glass; metal, velvet, leather, wood
case closed: 6"h x 6-5/8"w x 1/2"d
Special Acquisitions Fund
93.019
ca. 1859
Maker not marked
USA: Virginia, Mount Vernon
Ambrotype in case: collodon negative on glass; metal, velvet, leather, wood
case closed: 6"h x 6-5/8"w x 1/2"d
Special Acquisitions Fund
93.019
Half-plate ambrotype depicting a thirteen (13) man group at Washington's tomb, Mt. Vernon, VA; according to accompanying note, group on pilgrimage from St. John's Commandery, No. 1, Providence, RI, to Richmond, VA; brick archway of tomb in background, obelisks on either side; blur on right side of photograph. Embossed leather case with gilt frame and velvet lining.
For additional information, see blog post: http://nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com/library_and_archives/2011/12/a-picture-is-worth-1000-words.html