c1910 antique PHOTOS farmington nh KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS uniform drill team 2pc LOT
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Two mounted antique photographs, each with matte measuring approximately 9 x 11 inches and image areas about 5.5 x 11.5 inches, depicting a Knights of Pythias uniform rank drill team in Farmington, New Hampshire.
The images show the same group of men posed in different outdoor settings, dressed in dark military-style uniforms with decorative braiding, belts, medals, and caps. Several members hold ceremonial swords, consistent with the formal drill and parade traditions of the Knights of Pythias Uniform Rank in the late 19th to early 20th century.
Both mounts bear the imprint of Ernest Dore, Photographer, Farmington, N.H., adding strong local attribution and tying the photographs to a known regional studio.
The pairing provides excellent visual documentation of fraternal lodge activity, uniforms, and presentation, with two distinct poses enhancing display and research value.
Condition is good for age, with expected mount wear and light surface marks. The images retain solid clarity and contrast.
A desirable lot for collectors of New Hampshire history, Knights of Pythias material, fraternal organizations, and early uniformed group photography.
Authentic period piece related to family, history or local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition. Vintage or Antique.


