Diffendorf Family Record
Creator
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.
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 December 5, 2023, https://digitalvgw.omeka.net/items/show/506.