Master Mason certificate issued to Jacob Rich by the Independence Lodge, No. 76, 1849 April 18
Scope and Contents
Master Mason manuscript certificate with grisaille watercolor by unidentified artist. Certificate issued to Jacob Rich of the Independence Lodge, No. 76, Independence, Missouri by the Grand Lodge of Missouri. Watercolor includes an arrangement of Masonic symbols probably based on Jeremy Cross' work including all-seeing eye, sun, moon, star, clasped hands, three pillars, coffin, beehive and more.
Dates
- Creation: 1849 April 18
Creator
- Rich, Jacob (Recipient, Person)
- Freemasons. Independence Lodge, No. 76 (Independence, Mo.) (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research.
Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection may be governed by copyright. It is the responsibility of the researcher to identify and satisfy the holders of all copyrights. Please contact the Archivist regarding permission to publish material.
Extent
1 item/s ; overall: 17 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Museum purchase
Subject
- Freemasons (Blue lodge) (Organization)
Topical
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository
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