Master Mason certificate issued to Silvanus Smith by Morton Lodge, No. 63, 1802 December 27

Item

Identifier: A1987-022-001

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Scope and Contents

A Master Mason certificate issued by Morton Lodge, No. 63 (Hempstead, N.Y.) to Silvanus Smith. Dated December 27, 1802. Imprint at bottom of certificate reads, "Bror. Rollinson Sculpt."

Dates

Creation: 1802 December 27

Creator

Freemasons. Morton Lodge, No. 63 (Hempstead, N.Y.) (Organization)
Smith, Silvanus (Recipient, Person)
Rollinson, William, 1762-1842 (Engraver, Person)

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Extent

1 item/s ; 11 1/2" x 10 7/16"; 30 x 27 cm.

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Museum purchase

Exhibition Label

Signed and Sealed: Masonic Certificates Exhibition corridor show 2017

Master Mason Certificate, 1802 Issued to Silvanus Smith, Morton Lodge No. 63, Hempste[a]d, New York Engraved by William Rollinson (1762-1842), New York, New York Museum Purchase

Along with Masonic symbols, this certificate designed by William Rollinson features a depiction of King Solomon’s Temple and figures representing Justice (with scales), Prudence (with a mirror), Charity (with children), Temperance (with a pitcher) and Fortitude (with an eagle). Rollinson designed certificates with a similar layout for several other New York lodges. He tailored them by changing the lodge name and location and customizing the emblem at the top of certificate.