Masonic Mark Medal for Zaccheus Hovey1790–18203 1/2 x 2 1/4 " (8.9 x 5.7 cm)SilverGift of Kendra and Allan Daniel2015.1.800Double-sided15549951042015.1.80a,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 StatesVermontThree Dimensional WorksFraternal Art and ObjectsZaccheus Hovey (1764–1848), whose name appears on this mark medal, was born in Windham, Connecticut, but later moved to Vermont where he was a farmer. The medal includes the name of his Mark Lodge, “Temple M[ark] M[aster] Lodge,” constituted in February 1810 in Bennington, Vermont. The side with the engraved names shows a burning bush in the center, part of the degree symbolism. Also on this side is a banner reading “Sit Lux et Lux Fuit” (let there be light and there was light). The other side shows Hovey’s mark—a three-rung ladder with the steps representing faith, hope, and charity. The ladder is enclosed in a circle with initials around the edge, “HTWSSTKS,” signifying a mnemonic for the lesson taught during the ritual.
Stacy C. Hollander, "Masonic Mark Medal for Zaccheus Hovey," 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/termMaster217602015.1.80a,b17901820 2015 1 80 Zaccheus Hovey (1764–1848), whose name appears on this mark medal, was born in Windham, Connecticut, but later moved to Vermont where he was a farmer. The medal includes the name of his Mark Lodge, “Temple M[ark] M[aster] Lodge,” constituted in February 1810 in Bennington, Vermont. The side with the engraved names shows a burning bush in the center, part of the degree symbolism. Also on this side is a banner reading “Sit Lux et Lux Fuit” (let there be light and there was light). The other side shows Hovey’s mark—a three-rung ladder with the steps representing faith, hope, and charity. The ladder is enclosed in a circle with initials around the edge, “HTWSSTKS,” signifying a mnemonic for the lesson taught during the ritual.
Stacy C. Hollander, "Masonic Mark Medal for Zaccheus Hovey," 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