Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Magic Lantern Slide - How Jones Became a Mason - Oath of Secrecy
1865-1930
T. H. McAllister
USA: New York, New York
glass; paper; ink
1.-.4: 4"h x 3-1/8"w x 1/8"d; .5a: 7/8"h x 4-1/2"w x 3-1/2"d; .5b: 3/4"h x 4-1/4"w x 3-3/8"d
Museum Purchase
2002.020.2

Black and white lantern slide of illustration "How Jones became a Mason." Image shows a man in cavernous room surrounded by men in white cloaks, black masks and hats. The man "Jones" is on his knees and frightened. In front of him stands a man holding a severed head. The body of the beheaded man is spurting blood. A coffin, skull and crossbones, bat, skeleton, and monstrous reptile are also illustrated. On the proper left side in black text it reads "How Jones became a Mason--Oath of Secrecy." On reverse in gold print it reads, "T. H. McAllister, Manufacturing Optician / 49 Nassau Street, New York. How Jones became a Mason."