Master Mason certificate issued to Joseph Walles, Jr. by Warren Lodge, 1785

Item — Box: 218

Identifier: GL2004-1103

Scope and Contents

Master Mason certificate for Joseph Walles, Jr. from Warren Lodge, Machias, Massachusetts (now Maine). The engraved design includes goddesses symbolizing Hope, Charity, and Faith with three columns as their pedestals. It is signed by George Stillman, Master, of the Warren Lodge and other officers.

Dates

Creation: 1785

Creator

Revere, Paul, 1735-1818 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

Although Paul Revere's name is not on the engraving, it is stamped "Printed and Sold opposite Liberty Stump;" Paul Revere owned the land at the corner of Newbury (Washington) and Boylston Streets opposite the Liberty Tree and referred to his shop as the "Liberty Stump" Shop.

See Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p.23

Full Extent

1 item/s : Engraving on parchment ; overall: 8-3/8"h x 7-3/4"w

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Related Materials

For further information, see Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p. 23.