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Man in Independent Order of Odd Fellows regalia
Date1840-1850
MediumDaguerreotype; silver-coated copper plate in brass window mat package (missing mat preserver) under glass in tooled leather-covered wooden case; purple velvet pad in left side of open case
DimensionsPlate (height x width): 4 1/4 × 3 3/4in. (10.8 × 9.5cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 4 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 3/4in. (12.1 × 10.8 × 1.9cm)
Other (case height x width x depth): 4 3/4 × 4 1/4 × 3/4in. (12.1 × 10.8 × 1.9cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Geddes Parsons
DescriptionDaguerreotype of a man of perhaps age 30 wearing an Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF) apron and sash. The phrase "Amicitia amor et veritas" is printed on the apron, although it appears as if it was printed backwards (it was not; daguerreotypes are typically laterally reversed). The details on the sash and apron have been etched onto the plate for maximum shine.
The sitter is possibly a man named O. Hotchkiss. A letter was enclosed with the daguerreotype from Hotchkiss in West Urbana, IL to his brother and sister in Meriden, CT. In the letter, Hotchkiss stated that he included a picture, but did not describe it. There is no other identifying information on or in the image or the case package.
The sitter is possibly a man named O. Hotchkiss. A letter was enclosed with the daguerreotype from Hotchkiss in West Urbana, IL to his brother and sister in Meriden, CT. In the letter, Hotchkiss stated that he included a picture, but did not describe it. There is no other identifying information on or in the image or the case package.
Object number1966.30.137a-b
InscribedObject file states that a letter had been enclosed with the daguerreotype, reading (spelling and punctuation corrected):"Dear Brother + Sister,
I now write to you to let you know that we are alive and well at this time. I had a letter from you sometime since, but have not answered yet for this reason -- I cannot write. I wish you would write if I do not. I had a letter from father, but not answered yet. I have been in this place 18 months -- it has been hard times in this place since. -- I send this by a man that is going to Meriden, by name of Linsley. I send you some sweet potatoes.
I send my picture for Sister Abigail's daughter -- if she has one -- if not keep it yourself. I meant to send it before when [?] a number of men that was going to your place -- but they went before I knew it. Now I want you to write -- if I do not, I will try to answer them.
Sept 30th O. Hotchkiss
West Urbana
Champaign
County
Ills"
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