Burton and Amerson

This 17.5″ x 13.75″ custom framed portrait honors two historical figures in American law enforcement—Walter Moses Burton (1869), the first Black sheriff in the nation, and Lucius D. Amerson (1966), the first Black sheriff elected in the South after Reconstruction. The piece features a two-tone black and gold wood frame, UV-filtering glass, acid-free double matting, engraved brass nameplates, and high-resolution portraits of these trailblazers. Available in two striking versions—gold with black matting or black with gold matting—this commemorative portrait pays homage to the sheriffs who served as the blueprint for advancing justice and equality during pivotal times in American history. Featuring black-and-white prints alongside their stories, this piece serves as an inspiration and a reminder of the legacy that opened the doors for hundreds of African American sheriffs across the nation.