Printed by
Unidentified
Subject of
African Methodist Episcopal Church, American, founded 1816
Date
20th century
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 11 × 8 1/2 in. (27.9 × 21.6 cm)
Description
This pre-printed unused certificate is for the appointment of a pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. The form has text printed in black ink and dotted lines to fill in the name of the person, their place of appointment, the date, and the signature of the presiding bishop. A dark blue seal is printed in the lower left corner. The text and the seal are surrounded by a decorative printed border. The reverse is blank.
Classification
Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
Type
certificates
Topic
African Methodist Episcopal
Methodist
Religion
The Black Church
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2014.63.102.29
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5bd8124f5-314f-404c-adcb-e79a736c0872

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