Philander Bowen Briscoe, Sr.

Photograph

St. Mary's County Historical Society, Leonardtown, MD

Name/Title

Entry/Object ID

1980.001.0270

Description

6"h x 4"w portrait orientation black and white photo of Philander Bowen Briscoe, Sr. taken at the 1934 Maryland Tercentenary. Mr. Briscoe was in costume as an ancestor, Dr. John Briscoe, who was thought to have been an original settler. Dr. Briscoe was born circa 1612 in County Cumberland in England, the fourth son of Leonard Briscoe. Cecil Calvert invited John Briscoe to join the adventurers. ******************************************* Text on verso in black ink: "Philander Bowen Briscoe, Senior (1891-1984)" + more information about him.

Collection

Miscellaneous Donated Photographs Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1933 - 1936

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Print Size: 4" x 6"

Location

Container

Miscellaneous Donated Photographs Collection, Box 2

Shelf

Rack 17, Shelf 2

Rack

Rack 17

Wall

North wall

Room

Archives 2

Building

Tudor Hall