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    I checked the photo in EOG today. Even after using my lens on the image, I can't say that that is a masonic emblem.
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      I was just looking over the earlier pages of this thread and found something I thought was interesting. Let's compare the collar box from page four of this thread to the Ambro case featured above.

      Was one copied from the other? Were they produced by the same person / company? Thoughts?
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      Last edited by Bushrod Carter; 09-04-2007, 03:43 PM.
      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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        This is something pretty cool. Here is an original photo from eBay The third pic is of a similar apron being worn in the photo. The 3rd pic IS NOT the same apron worn in the photo, but looks as if it could have been made by the same artict.
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        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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          I have a question to ask, the apron is it , cotton, leather or what fabric, was used in it? There is no G in the center, I know that the G was used some times and not. Very nice . Robert S Lanier
          Robert S Lanier (Fine as frogs hair split 3 ways and twice as curlly) and ( Happy as a tick n pack full of dwags)

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          • Re: Masonic Material Culture

            Hello friends Brothers, and fellow reenactors,

            I have had an interest to make a Masonic "dress uniform". My plan is black frock pants vest white pleated shirt. Haven't deciced on kepi or forage cap, but will defineatly have the S&C Patch on it. Even looking ot the fancy embroidered gauntlets for special occasions. Of course an apron is in the works. My question is this anyone ever seen an original buckle with a Masonic motiff? I thought of having one made on the common spoon type design. Instead of a US or CS in the center the S&C with or without G. If I had one made this would be a "fantasy" piece per say as I have not seen an original. It would be something made by a local jeweller, as was common at the time, on a contract basis maybe from the local Lodge. I will get to the poin, and stop rambling. I basically have two questions, anybody seen an original period Masonic buckle, and is there a market if I have some made up? Anone else interested? Also, anyone know a good source for a CW era sword repro or original? Most I see on ebay are 1870+.

            The Mad MIck!
            Jeremy G. Richardson

            Preserving History by Recreating the Past!

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              Jeremy,

              Other than the dress uniform worn by the Knights Templars of the York Rite degrees, I've never seen, or heard of a Masonic Dress Uniform in any period sources (but admittedly... I am not that thoroughly educated on period dress of our Masonic ancestors). What are you basing your Dress Uniform off of? I'd be interested, if for nothing else, from and educational perspective.
              Brian Hicks
              Widows' Sons Mess

              Known lately to associate with the WIG and the Armory Guards

              "He's a good enough fellow... but I fear he may be another Alcibiades."

              “Every man ever got a statue made of him was one kinda sumbitch or another. It ain’t about you. It’s about what THEY need.”CAPTAIN MALCOLM REYNOLDS

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                Greetings brothers from bonnie Scotland
                I do living history, civilian, and a CS soilder 43rd nc.
                When I was over in the US a few years back, I picked up a two piece spoon and wreath buckle (civil war style) in a relic shop, its just the tin front, the lead had not been poured into it yet, also a masonic manual dated 1858, I'll try and post a picture later,
                Hoping a brother can put a date to the buckle
                All the best
                Bro Bill Brown
                Lodge friendship 1712
                Edinburgh
                Scotland.
                WILLIAM BROWN

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                • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                  Some artifacts of interest in Raleigh:


                  APRON 19XX.79.2
                  MASONIC APRON; WHITE SILK APRON WITH LIGHT BLUE TASSLES AROUND EDGES AND FLAP. LIGHT BLUE SILK RIBBON FOR TIE BACK. ON FRONT ARE HAND PAINTED IMAGES OF A BEEHIVE, TWO COLUMNS, STARS…

                  http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/MOH/vfp...ABASE=51821549,


                  MASONS JEWEL 19XX.79.1
                  MASONIC MASTERS JEWEL OF RICHARD CASWELL, MASONIC SYMBOL OF COMPASS & SQUARE W/ ROUND GOLD MEDALLION IN CENTER, ENGRAVED ON LEFT ARM OF RULER IS "WSHPF BRO'" ON RIGHT ARM IS "WINSTON CASWELL".

                  http://ncmuseumofhistory.org/MOH/vfp...ABASE=52111924,

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                  The apron is a conservation priority at this time, here is a link for those that might be interested in donating specifically to that artifact.



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                  B. G. Beall (Long Gone)

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                  • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                    Originally posted by BrianHicks View Post

                    Interesting to note, just like todays Aprons which are prevalent in Europe, you can note the presence of the three rossettas, and the two hanging 'tassle' like items.
                    Brethren,

                    I can attest to that as we have as a dual member a Brother from the province of Somerset and his apron has the tassles and rosettes also. Our officer aprons, however, are not so elaborate. We still have sets dating back to the mid-nineteenth century and I must admit having a thing for the old style silver fringe on them.

                    I've been meaning to take a camera with me to Lodge one night and get some pictures of Bro. (and Brevet Brig. Gen.) Durbin Ward's Masonic cane and MWB Thomas Corwin's Knights Templar regalia. Nothing like having a fraternal connection to the war on display.

                    WB Scott McGowan,
                    Past Master, Lebanon Lodge #26
                    Lebanon, OH
                    Scott McGowan,
                    35th OVI, Co. G
                    Co. A, 1st Bat. 19th US Inf
                    Past Master,
                    Lebanon Lodge #26, F&AM

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                      Garrison,

                      Those are fantastic images!

                      The apron was made (I think) by an New England artist - most likely from Massachusettes. I have images of FOUR other aprons made by the same artist, all with the same design, with slight differences in the apron construction. THREE of the aprons are in MA and the other is in Nashville at the Grand Lodge of Tennessee.

                      Brothers, I'd like to point out something about the jewel. Has anyone else noticed that the jewler used a framing or "3 - 4 - 5" square? Very interesting

                      Thanks again Garrison!
                      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 TATTOOS1 View Post
                        I'll try and post a picture later,
                        Hoping a brother can put a date to the buckle
                        Brother Brown,

                        post those pics and we'll try and help you out!
                        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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                          Ahh Bro. Craddock, our 3-4-5 conversation rides again. :)
                          [FONT=Book Antiqua]Justin Runyon[/FONT][FONT=Book Antiqua]; Pumpkin Patch Mess: [/FONT][FONT=Book Antiqua]WIG-GHTI[/FONT]
                          [FONT=Book Antiqua]Organization of American Historians[/FONT]
                          [FONT=Book Antiqua]Company of Military Historians[/FONT]
                          [FONT=Book Antiqua]CWPT, W.M., Terre Haute #19[/FONT][FONT=Book Antiqua] F&AM[/FONT]
                          [FONT=Book Antiqua]Terre Haute Chapter 11 RAM[/FONT]

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                            I have an apron from my father's family that’s similar to Caswell's in every fashion except for the color of the body, it's much darker. I’m still trying to find the time to pull it out of safe storage for a quick digital image or two.
                            Last edited by Vuhginyuh; 09-27-2007, 10:00 PM. Reason: vowels and stuff
                            B. G. Beall (Long Gone)

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                            • Re: Masonic Material Culture

                              Garrison,

                              Would LOVE to see that apron! Especially if it is my the same artest as that pictured above! Maybe I could fill in some blanks about the apron for you...if I could see a pic of it (nod, nod, nudge, nudge, wink, wink).

                              Anyway, tomorrow I'm giving a lecture presentation I've put together called "The Evolution of the Masonic Apron in America: 1750 to Present." Brother Hicks has seen it before, didn't fall asleep and lived to tell about it. I hope this version is as fun as the last!
                              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

                                Gentlemen,
                                Here are a few more Masonic artifacts my associates have excavated... cuff links to be specific. The first one was found "somewhere in Pensylvania". The second, "somewhere in Kentucky" and the third from northern Frederick County in Virginia.
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                                Regards,
                                [FONT=Arial][COLOR=Black]Greg Sites[/COLOR][/FONT]
                                Co. H 33rd Va Inf
                                Stonewall Brigade

                                "Whenever you see anything blue, shoot at it and do all you can to keep up the scare."
                                Nathan Bedford Forrest

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