Masonic Material Culture

[Dale Beasley]

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Brother Bushrod,

Thanks for this thread, really enjoyed reading it.

[Bushrod Carter]

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Here is a collar box with a pressed gutta percha Masonic top.

Enjoy

[btwils]

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Here is a Brother with an interesting backdrop - a Master's Carpet - the nineteenth century equevalent of our "slide" presentation.

Enjoy. Thoughts?

Pat I have seen an orignal back drop just like that in Rogersville Al Lodge.Lodge lore say's It was stolen during the war, and after the war returned without any idea of who took it. The grand lodge say's there wasn't a lodge in Rogersville AL at that time but they have recoreds stating there was. The only thing that was damaged was a hand shake was cut out. It is now framed hanging on the wall. It's pretty interesting to look at.
Brian Wilson/Killen Lodge 788 Killen AL

[1stMaine]

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Brother Carter,

Was that collar box obtained throug ebay? I'm enquiring because an identical one was sold there not too long ago, and I was sadly beaten out in the bidding for it.

There are quite a number of nice old Masonic items there from time to time.

Respects,

[Bushrod Carter]

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Brother Kindred,

Yes, the collar box was sold on eBay within the last year. There are quite a few interesting Masonic thingies that pop up from time to tome on eBay. Some I'd like to bid on, and some that are just interesting things that are fun to look at but not that interesting to own. Anyway, most of the images that I've posted on this thread are from artifacts sold on eBay. I simply copy the image to a Masonic Material Culture folder on my computer for future reference.

Sorry you missed the collar box. It is a great piece.

[Dale Beasley]

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Brother Bushrod,

I thought it was the "Black Box" at first?

[Bushrod Carter]

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Here is today's addition...

This is a CDV of a Brother with apron ands sash. Enjoy.

[Bushrod Carter]

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Here is one of my all time favorite images -- a GREAT photo of a Brother with a spectacular apron!

Enjoy!

[Bushrod Carter]

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Here is something interesting. I pulled the images of this match safe off eBay last night.

Enjoy!

[Hoosier Yank]

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Don’t exactly know the date on this S&C but it has a “C” clasp attachement. Picked this little gem up at a local antique mall when I was looking for pre WWII Navy Chief Petty Officer memorabilia/insignias.



Bro. Justin, why don’t you share that sterling silver S&C lapel/tie fob you picked up at the Nashville CW Show?

[Bushrod Carter]

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Here is an apron from my collection. It was made in Nashville by a local artist using an unusual wood block print. This apron dates from circe 1850.

Enjoy!

[Bushrod Carter]

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Ok, there has GOT to be other Brothers out there with photos to contribute. Hicks, Runyon, Thomason? Anybody? Please feel free to jump in here and contribute. I can keep this thread going until my AC memory is full - and that's not too far off.

Ok, here is today's entry. This is a great "Masonic" piece - even though it is a Lady's bracelet. This is also a post war artifact, maybe c1880.

Enjoy!

[BrianHicks]

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I've seen this described simply as a "19th Century Travellers Medallion"



Does anyone have any info on this item?

[Bushrod Carter]

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Sorry Brian, I wish I had some info on the medalion, but alas...

Anyway, here is something I will be wearing at an event soon ... just picked it up on eBay this evening.

It is a shirt stud. Enjoy!

[Justin Runyon]

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Finnally got off my butt and took the picture. Here are the two pieces I wear frequently (in the case of the ring, daily)

The stick pin I picked up at the Nashville show last year. The detail on this one is really quite remarkable - the tiny rivets holding the square together and the "hinge" on the compasses are visable in person, perhpas not so much in the photo.

The ring is rose gold with a shell signet on top. The shell has been carved and then enamled over. When I was researching to find a ring I could wear to events, this style dated from ca. 1810 - ca. 1870. Turns out it's the only ring I ever cared to buy. This one came directly from its home in England, most likely made in Italy originally.