Carte-de-Visite Portrait Photograph of Abraham de Sola

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Abraham de Sola, taken by W. Notman in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The photograph depicts de Sola in a full bust pose, wearing robes. The description on the original indicates de Sola's role as a defender of orthodoxy, a friend of Leeser, and his significance as the first person to deliver the opening prayer before the U.S. Congress in 1872 as a non-Christian theologian. This event is noted as a gesture of goodwill between the U.S. and England following a period of strained relations.

Associated People/Businesses

• Sola, Abraham de, 1825-1882
• W. Notman (Firm)
• DE SOLA, ABRAHAM

Geography

• Montreal

Subjects

• 19th century

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 2