On View
Making a Way Gallery
Exhibition
Making a Way Out of No Way
Written by
Macoy, Robert, Irish, 1815 - 1895
Subject of
Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
Date
early 20th century
Medium
ink on paper, cardboard and cloth
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7 1/8 x 5 x 1/4 in. (18.1 x 12.7 x 0.6 cm)
Description
Hardcover book titled "Masonic Burial Services with General Instructions" totalling thirty-four pages. The front cover consists of navy blue, almost black, cloth bound cardboard hard cover with the words "Masonic Burial Services" in gold leaf across the front. The text explains the general instructions for service in the lodge room, church or house and at the grave. On the back end page is inscribed in pencil "Louise Harris 1914 West at [illegible]."
Classification
Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
Type
manuals
Topic
Associations and institutions
Freemasonry
Funeral customs and rites
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.155.258
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58ebd3d7a-bf31-443e-8b85-f55bc9f5a8cb

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