Harmony Lodge Masonic JewelThis jewel is from Harmony Lodge No. 52 and was presented to John Thomas Past Master in 1828. It features a sun and a pair of crossed keys making it a treasurers jewel.
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Native American Masonic BroochThis brooch was made by the Seneca Valley Indians and was owned by Arthur C. Parker who was one of their descendants. It was then presented to Bro. Christopher Wren. This is a very unique piece because there are not many tangible pieces of Native Americans and Freemasonry.
Arthur C Parker was a prominent archaeologist and museologist from the 1900's. He is known for his work with Native American tribes since he himself was born on a reservation. He was also a 32nd degree Mason. |
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High royal arch medal from 1810This jewel was from Holy Royal Arch Chapter No. 52 and was presented to Emmor T Weaver. It features a keystone surrounded by a wreath. The keystone has on it an archway along with a variety of other symbols. The wreath has a swan on the top and a serpent on the bottom.
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two masonic JewelsThe Holy Bible Jewel would have been worn by the Chaplain and the dove was worn by a Deacon. These jewels are not attributed to any particular lodge or individual.
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Benjamin franklin medallion by tiffany & co.This medallion was designed by Louis St. Gaudens and produced in 1906, the 200th anniversary of Franklin's birth. The medallion describes Franklin as a printer, philosopher, scientist, and diplomat.
This medallion was the first item accessioned into the museum collection in 1908. |
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Masonic Medal from washington lodge no.50This jewel was presented to Worshipful Master Allibone on November 27th, 1800. The one side of the jewel has an archway with a square and compasses. The other side has a skull and crossbones, quill pens, and two gripping hands.
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ancient and noble order of the gorgomons medalThe Ancient and Noble Order of the Gorgomons was a society founded by Phillip Wharton, an expelled Freemason. The group was formed to ridicule Freemasonry and form an opposing group. The organization existed for a very short period of time and very few documents today remain from the group.
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"Long live the president gw" button from the 1700'sGeorge Washington inaugural buttons were created to announce the first presidential inauguration. Washington’s inauguration ceremony took place on April 30, 1789, on the balcony of Federal Hall in New York City. People who attended Washington’s first inauguration could purchase commemorative buttons as souvenirs marking the historic occasion.
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tiffany & co. medallion celebrating the 100th anniversary of the mexican revolutionThe medal commemorates the first 100 years of the Mexican Republic and the front shows Victory standing with a downed sword in one hand and lifting torch with the other and below her it reads: "ALISVOLAT PROPRIIS (“She Flies With Her Own Wings”). The reverse depicts a wreath of olive and oak branches and reads "LA REPUBLICA MEXICANA EN EL PRIMER CENTENARIO DE LA PROCLAMACION DE SU INDEPENDENCIA 1810 -- 1910" (THE MEXICAN REPUBLIC IN THE FIRST CENTENARY OF THE PROCLAMATION OF ITS INDEPENDENCE 1810 - 1910).
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senior deacon jewel from 1729This jewel belonged to R. Raine and his name is engraved on the jewel along with his position as Senior Deacon and the year, 1729.
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The cornerstone collectionThe cornerstone of the Masonic Temple was laid on June 24th, 1868 and people who attended the ceremony put objects in the cornerstone. These were some of the objects found when the cornerstone was opened on March 4th, 1986.
The keystone medal was put into the cornerstone by John Thackray of Harmony Lodge no. 52. He was the surveyor of the Temple. The round medal was added to the cornerstone by Conrad Andress. |
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