Masonic Pendant, about 1820

Description:
The Freemasons are the world's largest fraternal organization.What is known as modern Freemasons began in 1717 in England; however, the history of the legend of the Freemasons dates far back to biblical times with the building of King Solomon's temple and written evidence of the Freemasons appears in the fourteenth century.A secret society, there is no known founder of this fraternal organization.The Freemason organization is not a religious group, but rather a group based on many religious and moral ideas.
Date Issued:
[1775 TO 1850]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection
Place:
United States
Subject Topic:
Medals, Jewelry, and Silver
Subject Name:
Freemasons, Royal Arch Masons, and Orange, John Tully
Format:
clothing
Rights:
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URL:
http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_69_128_4