Masonic Material Culture

[Greg Barnett]

Bro Craddock
I was bidding on that very pin. My max was 150.00. I did buy this one. What are your thoughts.
Cheers

[Justin Runyon]

I saw that one Greg, nice little pin. Are you IOF as well?

[Greg Barnett]

Justin,
I am not IOF. I would have to say that my eyes have only recently been opened to the Great Lights, so my knowledge is ever-growing.

[Bushrod Carter]

Brother Greg,

Nice pin. The three links at the bottom of the pin represent the I.O.O.F. (Independent Order of Odd Fellows) as a symble in the same manner that the Square and Compasses represent Freemasons. That type of pin was very popular post Civil War when Fraternalism blossumed in the United States. It was quite common for a man to join BOTH the Masonic Lodge AND the Odd Fellows. The three links represent "Friendship, Love & Truth."

[Greg Barnett]

Remarkable. The wealth of knowledge on this forum never ceases to amaze me. My thirst for knowledge is never ending. Bro Craddock look out for that phone call!!
For my next query...

How about this apron. I am guessing that it is late 19th century, Junior Warden and not of our period.

[Bushrod Carter]

Bro. Greg,

Yes, that is very much a post CW apron. If I had to put a date on it I would say 1880-1910. Still, a nice looking apron, though.

[Vuhginyuh]

Compass and square above the anvil?

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[TATTOOS1]

GREETINGS FROM BONNIE SCOTLAND
Bros. Just to let you all know I went to see how the pin was doing and i was informed it should be ready for monday 4th feb.
i will post photos as soon as i get it , then post it over to bros hicks or craddock to see if it passes the AC test (to see if its good enough!)
all the best
Bill FRIENDSHIP 1712 EDINBURGH , SCOTLAND
W S MESS
43rd NCT..

[BrianHicks]

Brother,

We are eagerly awaiting the opportunity to see the jewelers work.

Thank you

[Bushrod Carter]

Brother Brown,

We are looking forward to seeing the prototype!