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Past Grand Master, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampment
ca. 1850
Maker not marked
USA
Ambrotype in case: collodon negative on glass; metal, velvet, leather
overall: 4-3/4"h x 3- 3/4"w x 1/4"d
Museum Purchase
99.021

Ambrotype in case of unidentified Past Grand Master, Independent Order of Odd Fellows Encampment; Quarter-plate ambrotype studio portrait of a stout bearded man wearing an embroidered regalia collar and apron, the apron decorated with a Patriarchal Tent, the collar is united in front with a five-pointed star. The glass plate is encased behind a gilt brass oval frame with gilt foil edging, all in an embossed leather case (cover missing).