Odd Fellow with Ceremonial Axe
Artist
Unknown
Dateca. 1850
MediumDaguerreotype
DimensionsPlate (sixth): 3 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches (8.26 × 6.99 cm)
Case (open): 3 3/4 × 6 1/2 × 1/2 inches (9.53 × 16.51 × 1.27 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.53 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)
Case (open): 3 3/4 × 6 1/2 × 1/2 inches (9.53 × 16.51 × 1.27 cm)
Case (closed): 3 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 5/8 inches (9.53 × 8.26 × 1.59 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Hall Family Foundation
Object number2005.37.16
Signednone
Inscribednone
Markingsnone
On View
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DescriptionImage of a man in a ceremonial hat, vest and apron holding an axe. The star on his hat and vest closure piece are tinted gold. This sixth plate cased daguerreotype is housed in a brass mat inside of a decorative case with a floral embossed red velvet liner.
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