Masonic Medal for L. Lamb1720–18202 1/2 x 1 3/4 " (6.4 x 4.4 cm)SilverGift of Kendra and Allan Daniel2015.1.790Double-sided15549851032015.1.79a,bArtist unidentifiedJewelryThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. http://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster21760United StatesThree Dimensional WorksFraternal Art and ObjectsThis engraved silver disk is known as a “mark medal,” after the Mark Master Degree with which it is associated. This degree teaches moral lessons related to craftsmanship, fairness, honesty, and charity through an allegory based on the biblical story of the building of King Solomon’s Temple. The candidate assumes the role of a stonemason constructing the temple, and as part of the ritual, he chooses a mark to distinguish his stonework from that of his colleagues. These marks were recorded in the Mark Chapter’s mark book. The symbols were personal choices and, as such, mark medals were commissioned by their owners rather than the lodge or chapter. One side usually has a standard arrangement of Masonic symbols, and the other side shows the owner’s mark
Stacy C. Hollander, "Masonic Medal for L. Lamb," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.
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To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orghttp://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster21760http://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster21760http://nodes.emuseum.com/BU1BGBAG/apis/emuseum/network/v1/vocabularies/termMaster217602015.1.79a,b17201820 2015 1 79 This engraved silver disk is known as a “mark medal,” after the Mark Master Degree with which it is associated. This degree teaches moral lessons related to craftsmanship, fairness, honesty, and charity through an allegory based on the biblical story of the building of King Solomon’s Temple. The candidate assumes the role of a stonemason constructing the temple, and as part of the ritual, he chooses a mark to distinguish his stonework from that of his colleagues. These marks were recorded in the Mark Chapter’s mark book. The symbols were personal choices and, as such, mark medals were commissioned by their owners rather than the lodge or chapter. One side usually has a standard arrangement of Masonic symbols, and the other side shows the owner’s mark
Stacy C. Hollander, "Masonic Medal for L. Lamb," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.
Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org