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  • Re: Masonic Material Culture

    I posted this over on the Tatoo thread...

    No pictures, but I found this reference on a Masonic Tatoo page. (Yes, I'm thinking of something special to celebrate me making it to 40!)


    "The first Masonic funeral service in California in 1849 was for the body of an unknown Freemason who was found drowned in the bay. A Mark Master's silver mark was found on the body. Tattooed on his left arm were the emblems of the E[ntered] A[pprentice]; on his right arm the emblems of a F[ellow] C[raft]; on his left breast the lights of Freemasonry and over his heart a pot of incense. On other parts of his body were a beehive, sword and heart, all-seeing eye, hourglass, sun, moon, stars, comet, 3 steps, weeping virgin and Father Time with his scythe."


    I'm proud of being a Freemason, but dang!
    PATRICK CRADDOCK
    Prometheus No. 851
    Franklin, Tennessee
    Widows' Sons Mess
    www.craftsmansapron.com

    Aut Bibat Aut Abeat

    Can't fix stupid... Johnny Lloyd

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    • Re: Masonic Material Culture

      Originally posted by Bushrod Carter View Post
      I posted this over on the Tatoo thread...

      No pictures, but I found this reference on a Masonic Tatoo page. (Yes, I'm thinking of something special to celebrate me making it to 40!)


      "The first Masonic funeral service in California in 1849 was for the body of an unknown Freemason who was found drowned in the bay. A Mark Master's silver mark was found on the body. Tattooed on his left arm were the emblems of the E[ntered] A[pprentice]; on his right arm the emblems of a F[ellow] C[raft]; on his left breast the lights of Freemasonry and over his heart a pot of incense. On other parts of his body were a beehive, sword and heart, all-seeing eye, hourglass, sun, moon, stars, comet, 3 steps, weeping virgin and Father Time with his scythe."


      I'm proud of being a Freemason, but dang!
      Maybe we could get together and look at some thing this next weekend??
      See ya soon Brother.Call me sometime before Friday ...
      Kiev Thomason
      a.k.a. King Corn:baring_te
      WIG
      Armory Guards
      Forest Park Lodge #399
      Forest Park GA.

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      • Re: Masonic Material Culture

        I found this pipe in an antique shop in Gettysburg this past weekend.
        Last edited by boreguard; 05-20-2008, 05:29 PM.
        Dennis Neal
        "He who feels no pride in his ancestors is unworthy to be remembered by his descendants"
        David F. Boyd, Major 9th Louisiana
        Visit the site of the 16th Louisiana at
        [url]http://www.16thlainf.com/[/url]
        J. M. Wesson Lodge 317

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        • Re: Masonic Material Culture

          Here is something a little different.

          I am beginning a research project on decorative Masonic tombstones. So, if anyone has photos of interesting "stones" in their area I'd appreciate it if you could post a photo of it or pass it along to me in a PM or e-mail! Thanks.

          Enjoy!
          Attached Files
          PATRICK CRADDOCK
          Prometheus No. 851
          Franklin, Tennessee
          Widows' Sons Mess
          www.craftsmansapron.com

          Aut Bibat Aut Abeat

          Can't fix stupid... Johnny Lloyd

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          • Re: Masonic Material Culture

            Must say, this is ALL fascinating! BUt the question remains, IS IT authentic to wear the square & compass on the ubiform? I see it alot at events.

            Ron Hopkins
            Co. D, 13th US Inf
            Unity Lodge #130, Sioux Falls, SD

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            • Re: Masonic Material Culture

              Brother Ron,

              The short answer to the S&C question is: YES. The longer answer is: Yes, but it depends on the S&C being worn and HOW it is worn. Take a look at the breast pins pictured earlier in this thread. Those are more appropriate to the CW than the obligatory sutler patch we see so often today!

              Also, on the second page of this thread is a post with numerous period accounts of Masonic emblems and how they were worn/shown.

              Also, over the course of the last 17 years I have found a whopping EIGHT photos of soldier from the CW WEARING identifiable Masonic emblems! EIGHT! That’s it! ALL eight are of Federal soldiers. Six were wearing a S&C pin on the breast of their uniform coat. One was wearing a small S&C fob on a watch chain, and one is shown wearing a gilt embroidered APRON over his dress frock coat!

              There is another possible photo of a group of Federal Masons wearing plain white aprons. The photo is labeled (mislabeled in my opinion) as a group of US Hospital stewards. It can be found in the second volume of Dr. Gordon Dammann’s “Pictorial Encyclopedia of Civil War Medical Instruments and Equipment.”

              This, in a nut shell, is what I’ve found during the course of my research. Anyone else have photographic evidence to share?
              PATRICK CRADDOCK
              Prometheus No. 851
              Franklin, Tennessee
              Widows' Sons Mess
              www.craftsmansapron.com

              Aut Bibat Aut Abeat

              Can't fix stupid... Johnny Lloyd

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              • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                Thank you, Brother Patrick. There are so many that wear the sutler patch you mention that I had doubts as to it's proper place on the uniform (if any). You've been a great help.

                Ron Hopkins
                Co. D, 13th US Inf.
                Unity #130
                Sioux Falls, SD

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                • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                  Not to change the subject.. I did not want to start a new thread...

                  I see many sutlers selling the masonic canteen covers.. obviously these are not correct, right? The S&C measurments are 4.5in x 6 in.....

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                  • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                    Brother Mike,

                    I think the best watchword that can be given for masonic emblems on the person for our time period is subtle. If that's correct, your deduction easily follows.

                    I'd stay away from large S&C on canteens (and on gauntlets while we're at it).

                    Fraternally,

                    Will Eichler
                    Will Eichler

                    Member, Company of Military Historians
                    Saginaw City Light Infantry
                    Hubbard Winsor Lodge #420
                    Stony Creek Lodge #5

                    Civil War Digital Digest
                    http://civilwardigitaldigest.com/

                    Historic Fort Wayne Coalition
                    www.historicfortwaynecoalition.com

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                    • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                      There is currently some postings here

                      for folks that have dug masonic emblems. Many of the posts are from CW sites. I thought it would interest the Masons on the forum. This treasure depot forum gets lots of posts so if you arn't looking on Aug 17 at 1400 eastern standard time you may have to page down a bit.
                      Jim Mayo
                      Portsmouth Rifles, Company G, 9th Va. Inf.

                      CW Show and Tell Site
                      http://www.angelfire.com/ma4/j_mayo/index.html

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                      • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                        Jim,

                        THANKS for that link! There is some GREAT stuff on that dug relics forum!

                        Brothers, if you haven't been over there - GO! NOW! It is a long scroll list but there are some fantastic dug Masonic relics. I will try and copy some of the better pictures over here to this thread - but,. don't let that stop you for visiting the link Jim posted!

                        Jim, Thanks again for the link!
                        PATRICK CRADDOCK
                        Prometheus No. 851
                        Franklin, Tennessee
                        Widows' Sons Mess
                        www.craftsmansapron.com

                        Aut Bibat Aut Abeat

                        Can't fix stupid... Johnny Lloyd

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                        • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                          Ok, some great stuff over on the dug relics forum. Below is my favorite. This is COOL and another example of a period device WITH the "G"!
                          Attached Files
                          PATRICK CRADDOCK
                          Prometheus No. 851
                          Franklin, Tennessee
                          Widows' Sons Mess
                          www.craftsmansapron.com

                          Aut Bibat Aut Abeat

                          Can't fix stupid... Johnny Lloyd

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                          • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                            Here is another from the Dug Relic Forum...

                            How would you like to find something like this?
                            Attached Files
                            PATRICK CRADDOCK
                            Prometheus No. 851
                            Franklin, Tennessee
                            Widows' Sons Mess
                            www.craftsmansapron.com

                            Aut Bibat Aut Abeat

                            Can't fix stupid... Johnny Lloyd

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                            • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                              Brother Bushrod,

                              Yes, indeedy, I would like to find a ring such as that! As per an earlier discussion on men's rings, do you think this is sized for a man's pinky finger, not the modern "wedding band" digit?

                              Ever forward,
                              Paul Hadley
                              College View Lodge 320, AFAM
                              Last edited by FlatLandFed; 08-20-2007, 09:34 AM. Reason: Typo, unclear
                              Paul Hadley

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                              • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                                Mr. Craddock

                                What are some good words, terms, or phrases to use while searching google/ebay for Masonic devices and photographs of the Civil War period.

                                Taylor McCullen
                                51st NC Co.K
                                &
                                Iron Gray mess

                                Phoenix lodge #8
                                AF&AM
                                Fayetteville NC
                                Taylor McCullen

                                51st NC Co.K

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