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Masonic Carpet Fragment
ca. 1881
Maker not marked
USA: Arizona, Tombstone
Wool
Overall: 62"h x 36-1/2"w
Gift of the Estate of Charles V. Hagler
85.20.14

Masonic Carpet Fragment; ingrain; red and green/ black woven carpeting; repeated pattern bordered by a band of Masonic symbols including triangle, sword, star and heart; main design of "G" suspended from chain above altar and arch; other symbols include the five orders of architecture, Bible, square and compasses, moon and stars, winding stairs, pillars and globes, plumb, square and level and Masonic pavement.


For further information, see Hamilton, John D., "Material Culture of American Freemasons," 1994, p. 91.