References
Literature:
Ardis E. Parshall, “Mormon Movies: Life of Nephi, 1915,” The Keepapitchinin, February 6, 2018.
Finding the Liahona
by Morton, William A.
Dated 1915
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Finding the Liahona
by Morton, William A.
Scripture
1 Nephi 16
Medium
Film still
Copyright
Public domain
Date
1915
Citation
William A. Morton, Finding the Liahona, 1915. The Book of Mormon Art Catalog, [URL].
Artist Information
Name: Morton, William A.
Location(s): United States
Gender: Male
Insights
Technique & Style
Figurative, Film
Figures
Daughters of Ishmael, Laman, Lehi, Lemuel, Nephi, Sam, Sariah
Symbols
Liahona, palm tree, tent
Additional Info
Notes
Film still from the 1915 silent film, "Life of Nephi," produced by Willam A. Morton, who was a member of the Church's general Sunday School board. With thanks to Ardis Parshall for locating these images and writing about their history (see link in References).
Church Name
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints