- On View
- Making a Way Gallery
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- Objects in this Location
- 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.