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Medal (Masonic jewel)
1775-1790
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1956.0038.020
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1956.0038.020
Object Name
Medal (Masonic jewel)
Category
Metals
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1775-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Reverse
Inscription: "WILL, ORR." engraved in legend
Mark/Signature: No
Subject(s)
- Masonic imagery
Materials
- Silver
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
2.12 (H) x 1.75 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
5.4 (H) x 4.45 (W)
Measurement Notes
OH measurement is without loop.October 11, 1994, request #3385: Silver 89.8%, Copper 9.25%, Gold 1.19%
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Article: Newell, Aimee E. 04//2008 Celebrating 275 Years of Brotherhood: The Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts. Antiques. 82-91.
• Information on the Masons, pp. 82-91Thesis: Delisle, Steve. 2008 Read my gorget: Transformations in the utility of gorgets in North America from insignia of rank to symbols of diplomacy and presentation objects and the enigma of the “Otsiquette Gorget”. M.A. University of Delaware American Studies