THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT, 1620, by Jean Leon
THE MAYFLOWER COMPACT, 1620, by Jean Leon Gerome Ferris, depicts male passengers signing the Mayflower Compact, on Nov. 11, 1620. 41 adult males established a temporary, legally-binding form of self-government. It would be superseded by the Council of New Englands Pierce Patent of 1621. Governor John Carver, sits at the head of the wooden chest that serves as a desk. Edward Winslow, holds the ink horn for John Alden, who signs his name. Myles Standish, in his armor, sits in a chair
Picture No
13125831
Media ID
45376218
Size
3000px x 2113px
(1.1MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / The Everett Collection
Source
Courtesy Everett Collection
