Albert Pike (1809-1891), (sculpture).

Albert Pike (1809-1891), (sculpture).

Dunbar, Ulric Stonewall Jackson, 1862-1927, sculptor.

Albert Pike (1809-1891), (sculpture).

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Bust: bronze; Base: Indiana limestone.

Bust: 26 x 23 x 17 in.; Base: 64 x 21 1/2 x 16 in.

(On proper left side of bust:) U.S.J. DUNBAR. S/92 WASH. D.C. (On front of base:) ALBERT PIKE /1809-1891 signed

Bust of Albert Pike with some Masonic regalia rests on a limestone pedestal at the top of the grand staircase leading to the temple room.

Portrait male -- Pike, Albert -- Bust

Occupation -- Military -- General

Dress -- Ceremonial -- Masonic Dress

Emblem -- Masonic

Supreme Council 33 - Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, 1733 16th Street, N.W., Washington, District of Columbia 20009

Albert Pike was the patriarch of modern day freemasonry, and served as Sovereign Grand Commander from 1859-1891. Ulrich Stonewall Jackson Dunbar was a mason and a member of the Albert Pike Lodge #36. He was buried with Masonic honors at the Fort Lincoln Cemetery just outside of Washington, D.C. in Prince Georges County, Maryland.

Harmon, Craig, 2005.

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