Contributed by The General Henry Knox Museum
Description
These women, in federal period dress, are probably the hospitality committee of the Knox Memorial Association.
Founded by the General Henry Knox Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, this group was instrumental in procuring funds and erecting Montpelier, a replica of the Thomaston mansion built by General Henry Knox in 1794 and razed in 1871.
They are pictured in front of the replica at its dedication on July 25, 1931.
About This Item
- Title: Dedication of Montpelier, Thomaston, 1931
- Creation Date: 1931-07-25
- Subject Date: 1931-07-25
- Location: Thomaston, Knox County, ME
- Media: Photographic print
- Dimensions: 25.40 cm x 20.32 cm
- Local Code: Collections file
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Building dedications--Maine--Thomaston, 1934--Photographs
- Montpelier (Me. : Dwelling)
- Knox, Henry, 1750-1806--Homes and haunts--Maine--Thomaston--Photographs
- Historical museums--Maine--Thomaston
- United States--History--Colonial period, 1600-1755--Clothing and dress
- Historical reenactments--Maine--Thomaston--Photographs
People
Other Keywords
- ceremony
- colonial revivalKnox, Henry, 1750-1806
- Daughters of American Revolution
- Dedication
- Dedications
- General Henry Knox
- General Knox Museum
- Knox County
- Knox Museum
- mansion
- Montpelier
- museum
- Thomaston Maine
- women
For more information about this item, contact:
The General Henry Knox MuseumP.O. Box 326, Thomaston, ME 04861
(207) 354-0180
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