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[Image of man thought to be Elisha Ryon]

Description: Tintype image of man (thought to be Elisha Ryon who came to Richmond in the 1840's. Man with gray beard (under chin), wearing a dark jacket and vest, lighter colored pants, white shirt. He is sitting with legs crossed, in a chair (with fringe), and he is holding a book in his lap. Fringe, draped background to left of photo. Scanned image is of a copy of the tintype.
Date: unknown
Item Type: Refine your search to only Photograph
Partner: Fort Bend Museum

Republic of Texas One-Dollar Bill

Description: Paper bill representing one dollar ($1), printed by the Republic of Texas. There are engraved images of a Native American man holding a bow on the left side and a seated woman at the top. Text says "The Treasurer of the Republic of Texas Will pay One Dollar in [...] Notes in the Government when presented at the Treasury [...] act of Congress, Austin."
Date: 1836/1846
Creator: Texas. Treasury Department.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Physical Object
Partner: Fort Bend Museum
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