Plumb, Level and Square

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Title

Plumb, Level and Square

Subject

Freemasonry in arts, Trompe l'oeil painting

Description

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 importance of living in an upright manner, while the level is a reminder that all men are equal.

Creator

Effingham Public Library

Publisher

Unpublished

Date

1859

Contributor

Butler, Phillip A.

Rights

No rights - United States

Format

jpg

Language

eng

Type

Still image

Identifier

COL013

Coverage

New Hampshire, Effingham

Still Image Item Type Metadata

Original Format

Painting

Files

compass and block.JPG

Reference

Plumb, Level and Square, Effingham Public Library, Unpublished, 1859

Cite As

Effingham Public Library, “Plumb, Level and Square,” Effingham History Project, accessed December 11, 2024, https://effingham.omeka.net/items/show/126.

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