image, unenhanced, lightly retouched for spots & a crease
Name/Title
Cabinet photo of man in fine dress wearing Odd Fellows medal, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1875-1887.
Entry/Object ID
2012.007.0082
Description
Cabinet photograph of man in fine dress wearing an Independent Order of Odd Fellows medal, Hoboken, no date, ca. 1875-1887.
4-1/4" wide x 6-1/2" photographer's mount; gilt beveled edges. Photograph taken by L.[Louis] Nagel, 192 Washington St. (old street number prior to 1892; modern no. 508), Hoboken (imprint on reverse.) Man is not identified.
Hoboken did have an Odd Fellows lodge (hall was at old number 172 - 174 Washington St. - modern 412 - 414 Washington St.) The ribbon medal has the three linked rings (the I.O.O.F. symbol) above a star bearing the scales of justice. The original print resolution and the surface condition of the albumen print have not allowed any further details to be seen.
The number of Odd Fellows medals is large. They were frequently bestowed. The nature of the man's position in the lodge or associated ceremony is unknown.
Note: an enhanced image is shown with light spotting and retouching (original condition image offline.)
Acquisition
Accession
2012.007
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a Friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Artist
Nagel, Louis
Date made
1875 - 1887
Place
Location
Hoboken
Notes
Date: 1875-1887
Dimensions
Height
4 in
Width
7 in
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Original or Copy: Original
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2012-03-29
