Name/Title
Photograph, cabinet card: Albert PikeEntry/Object ID
2022.2.1Description
Cabinet card hotograph of Albert Pike (undated)Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
Cabinet CardSubject
Albert Pike (1809–1891)Subject Person or Organization
Albert PikeSubject Place
City
Washington, DC* Untyped Subject Place
San Francisco, California, CaliforniaContext
Pike has autographed the photo to Mrs. Hitchcock. This person may be either Charles M. Hitchcock's widow, or, perhaps, his daughter, Lilly Hitchcock Coit.Collection
Charles M. HitchcockCataloged By
Adam KendallAcquisition
Accession
2022.2Source or Donor
UNKNOWNAcquisition Method
FoundNotes
Photograph is dedicated on the reverse by Pike to "Mrs. Hitchcock." There is also a newspaper clipping affixed to the reverse announcing the April 2, 1891 death of General Albert Pike.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Bradley and Rolofson Photographic GalleryRole
PhotographerStudio
Bradley and Rolofson Photographic GalleryDate made
1850 - 1878Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
* Untyped Place
CaliforniaInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Inscription, SignatureLocation
ReverseTranscription
For Mrs. Hitchcock from Albert PikeLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PencilLocation
ReverseTranscription
General Albert PkeLanguage
EnglishNotes
Newspaper clipping announcing the death of Albert Pike.Dimensions
Height
6-1/2 inWidth
4-1/2 inLocation
Location
Box
Special Collection* Untyped Location
Special CollectionsCategory
Row 8, Shelf 3, Document Box 1Update Date
May 21, 2024