[Illustration of Mirabeau B. Lamar]

Description

Black-and-white drawing of Mirabeau B. Lamar, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored suit jacket and bowtie, with a light-colored, collared shirt. It is in a black frame that is aged in some spots. Text printed below the image: "Mirabeau B. Lamar. The Father of the Texas Public School System."

Physical Description

1 art print ; 62 x 25 x 2 cm.

Creation Information

Creator: Unknown. 1936.

Context

This physical object is part of the collection entitled: Fort Bend Museum Collection and was provided by the Fort Bend Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 6571 times, with 22 in the last month. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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Fort Bend Museum

Since 1967, the Museum has preserved and interpreted state and county history. It provides a glimpse into life on the Brazos River through exhibit galleries, home museums, and a walking tour of historic Richmond. Among the Museum's materials are photos of prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation and "Mother of Texas" Janne Long.

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Description

Black-and-white drawing of Mirabeau B. Lamar, visible from the chest up, wearing a dark-colored suit jacket and bowtie, with a light-colored, collared shirt. It is in a black frame that is aged in some spots. Text printed below the image: "Mirabeau B. Lamar. The Father of the Texas Public School System."

Physical Description

1 art print ; 62 x 25 x 2 cm.

Notes

1982.008.006 Deaccessioned 9-15-86

The back of the print (not included) is worn badly around the inside edge of picture frame and where the picture starts.

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Fort Bend Museum Collection

Photographs of artifacts from the Fort Bend Museum and local area. Materials include images of U.S. Congressman John M. Moore, prohibitionist Carrie A. Nation, and Jane Long, the "Mother of Texas."

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Creation Date

  • 1936

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Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • April 15, 2005, 9:40 a.m.

Description Last Updated

  • May 17, 2023, 5:33 p.m.

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[Illustration of Mirabeau B. Lamar], physical object, 1936; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1152/: accessed June 5, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Fort Bend Museum.

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