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Masonic Royal Arch Collar with Keystone Pendant
1830-60
Maker not marked
USA
Silk, metal, glass
Folded: 20-1/4"h x 3-3/4"w x 3/4"d; Open: 15-1/2"h x 12-1/4"w x 2-3/4"d
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.4028

Green velvet collar with gold braid along edges. Lined with red silk. At the bottom point of the collar is a sequin six-point star in silver. Suspended from the collar is a keystone-shaped pendant with copper-colored frame. Under glass on the front is a red ground with a gold triangle (with trowel in the center) and lettering below, "D.G.P / U.S.A." The back of the pendant has green foil under glass.


For further information, see Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p. 98-99.