Shield of the arms of Richard Montgomery: upper left and lower right quarters two fleur-de-lis over one on a teal blue background, upper right and lower left quarters two gold rings with a blue and white star over one on a red background; side is painted brown; back painted black; on the rear is written in ink on adhesive tape: "Shield of the Arms of the Family of/Maj. Gen. Richard Montgomery/Born 1736-Died1775"' shield hangs from wire attached to two screws.
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Unknown
Attribution
Maker
Date made
1950 - 1959
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription
Transcription
See description
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Including screws
Height
12-3/16 in
Width
9-1/4 in
Depth
1 in
Dimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 12 3/16 x 9 1/4 x 1 in. (31 x 23.5 x 2.5 cm)
Material
Paint, ash
Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Brigadier General John Ross Delafield
Notes
Former owner
Person or Organization
General Richard Montgomery
Notes
Subject
Related Entries
Notes
MP.87.119 - Shield - Part of set
MP.87.116 - Coat of arms - Part of set
MP.87.115 - Coat of arms - Part of set
MP.87.117 - Coat of arms - Part of set
MP.87.118 - Coat of arms - Part of set
MP.87.114 - Coat of arms - Part of set
General Notes
Note Type
Curatorial Remarks
Note
According to old card: "JDR had these painted and installed in the 1950's and he was extremely proud of them."
Note Type
StorageNote
Note
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, West South Bedroom