Diffendorf Family Record

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Title

Diffendorf Family Record

Description

Hand-painted family record of Diffendorf family, by William Murray, dated December 16, 1803.

Central heart motif records marriage of Solomon and Christena Diffendorf on October 19, 1790. Circular medallions surrounding heart record births of the Diffendorf's children and their birth dates. One either side of central heart, two circular medallions with Masonic motifs.

Source

Collection of Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, Massachusetts
MM 001.022

Date

1803 12 16

Rights

This image is presented for research and educational purposes only, and may not be distributed or re-published without permission from the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library.

Language

English

Identifier

A1983/015/2

Is Referenced By

Kern, Arthur B. and Sybil B. "Painters of Record: William Murray and his School," The Clarion, vol. 12, no. 1 (Winter 1986/1987), 28-35.

Extent

1 document; 40 x 32 cm.

Provenance

Museum purchase.

Citation

Murray, William, 1756-1828, “Diffendorf Family Record,” digitalVGW, accessed March 29, 2024, https://digitalvgw.omeka.net/items/show/506.