Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Magic Lantern Slide - How Jones Became a Mason - Jones is a Mason
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
2002.020.4

Black and white lantern slide of illustration "How Jones became a Mason." Image shows a man (Jones) in home parlor standing at center of room with a torn suit, messy hair and marks on his face. A woman is falling back in a chair in shock at the sight of him. A mustached man stands at the doorway with a suit and top hat. He holds a finger in front of his mouth as a signal to stay quiet. 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."