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Lamb Grazing, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

The lamb is a symbol of purity and innocence. The white Masonic apron was once made of lambskin. The apron is a reminder for Masons to keep away from…

Father Time and the Weeping Virgin, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

The painting of Father Time and the Weeping Virgin reflects the grief for the unfinished state of the temple. It is often credited to Jeremy Cross,…

Jacobs Ladder, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

For Masons, this ladder is understood as a stairway, a passage from this world to the Heavens. It also symbolizes to a certain extent the journey of a…

Numbers, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

The Masonic account of the building of Solomon's temple:
1453 Columns
2906 Pilasters
3 Grand Masters
3300 Overseers
80,000 Fellow Crafts
70,000…

The Three Graces, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

The Three Graces depict Faith, Hope and Charity. The Masonic ladies are reminiscent of Greek goddesses. Faith clasps a Bible in her hands. Charity,…

Two Pillars with Stairs, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

The two pillars are a reference to the entrance to King Solomon’s temple in the Bible. In Freemasonry, the two pillars symbolize strength and…

Trowel and Level, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

The trowel is used to spread the “cement” of brotherly love to unite a sacred band or society of friends. A rough-edged ashlar was delivered straight…

Plumb, Level and Square, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

In this painting, the tools of the Mason hang over a smooth ashlar, a large square-cut stone. The plumb is a symbol of justice, rectitude, and the…

Masonic Temple - Charter Oak Lodge No. 58/Video, Stevens, Amanda, prod. Stevens, Amanda, Unpublished

Freemasons belong to the oldest fraternal organization in the world. Although the exact date is unknown, it is belived that it begun during the Middle…

Masonic Plate, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, N.D.

A plate with the Masonic square and compasses symbol which surrounds the letter "G". The compasses and the square are the most recognizable tools of…