1860s Ambrotype Photo Masonic Lodge Grand Master Possibly California

1860s Ambrotype Photo Masonic Lodge Grand Master Possibly California

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Original circa 1861 ninth-plate ambrotype photograph on colored glass.

In half of its original case (missing its cover). I was informed that only Grand Masters were allowed to wear hats! Also, this image was purchased in California; the style of broad brimmed hat was popular in California at this time, and more accepted as formal / dress attire there than throughout the rest of the US... very good chance this was
photographed there.