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Illustrations of Masonry art, circa 1830

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: A2018-023
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Dates

  • Creation: circa 1830

Creator

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.

Biographical / Historical

An anti-Masonic print, titled Illustrations of Masonry, created by Edward Giddins (1785-1862), depicts male figures making fraternal signs with each column showing a Masonic murder. To the left, William Morgan (1774-1826) and to the right Samuel Prichard (dates unknown). For more information see page 190 and 191 of Curiosities of the Craft : Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection.

Full Extent

1 item/s ; 12 3/8 x10 5/8; 32 x 27

Language of Materials

English

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Collection of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Related Materials

A watercolored version of this print can be found in the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts collection (GL2004.1785b).

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Repository

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