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Junior Order of United American Mechanics Standard
1853-1930
Maker not marked
USA (likely)
Metal
overall: 11"h x 9"w x 3-1/4"d
Gift of Leland Moore
2016.035a

Junior Order of United American Mechanics Standard. Cast gold- and silver-colored metal standard in shape of openwork square and compasses. Flexed arm with sleeve pushed up holding mallet at center. Below square is a straight ruler. On obverse, ruler and PL side of square bear impressed hash markings; PR side of square has three circles connected by curved lines at its lower end. At either tip of square, and at hinge of compasses, are holes for hanging or attaching to another object. Circular base has turned neck. In several places, gold-colored metal plate is worn off, with silver-colored metal underneath showing through. Underside of base plain with no markings. Reverse is of silver-colored metal with no markings.