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Entered apprentice. Fellow-craft. Master mason. [graphic] / L. N. Rosenthal's Lith. estab. 327 Walnut St. Phila.
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Creator
Rosenthal, L. N. (Louis N.), lithographer.
Contributor
Free, John B., publisher.
Title
Entered apprentice. Fellow-craft. Master mason. [graphic] / L. N. Rosenthal's Lith. estab. 327 Walnut St. Phila.
Publisher
Philadelphia: John B. Free
Publisher
PA. Philadelphia. 1864
Date
c1864
Physical Description
1 print: chromolithograph; 51 x 38 cm.(20 x 15 in.)
Description
Print containing masonic iconography to depict the three degrees of Freemasonry. Shows emblems and vignettes representing the benevolent fraternal organization, including the "Three Graces" of Faith, Hope, and Charity; the "Three Pillars," i.e., Ionic, Doric, and Corinthian columns of ancient Greek architecture, representing wisdom, strength, and beauty; allegorical figures and symbols of time, justice, and truth; the theological ladder; mosaic pavement; the masonic charter, by laws, constitution, apron, plumb, square, level, and compass; the Holy Scripture and eye of God; the high hill and low vale; symbols of industriousness; and tools of masonry. Also includes a lamb (i.e., innocence), the three steps of life, a coffin, and pot of incense (i.e., pure heart).
Notes
Philadelphia on Stone
POSP 65
Gift of David Doret.
Subject
Freemasons -- Pictorial works.
Architectural orders.
Virtues.
Masonry.
Religion.
Rites & ceremonies.
Genre
Chromolithographs -- 1860-1870.
Allegorical prints -- 1860-1870.
Emblems -- 1860-1870.
Printer
Free, John B., publisher.
Location
Library Company of Philadelphia| Print Department| *BW - Organizations [P.2006.31.12]
Accession number
P.2006.31.12
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