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Masonic Scottish Rite 33rd Degree Sash and Case Owned by William B. Lawrence
ca. 1896
Maker not marked
Place made not marked
a: silk, bullion, glass, sequins; b: leather, silk, metal
overall: 3"h x 15-1/2"w x 8-1/2"d
Gift of Julia F. Lawrence
2009.005a-b

a: Masonic Scottish Rite 33rd degree sash or baldric. Cream watered silk with gold tape trim and gold bullion fringe on ends. Embroidered with a series of symbols on one side. From top: black and gold bullion and sequin Greek cross with central shield showing double-headed eagle, hangs from embroidered pink bow and red, white and blue bar; gold bullion and red crown with colored stones; gold bullion double-headed eagle with wings uplifted, standing on sword draped with red banner embroidered in gold, "Deus Meumque"; gold bullion and black delta or triangle with red "33" in center, surrounded by gold bullion glory rays, one silver curvy sword extends from each side of delta, handles are gold with red and pearl stones; gold bullion crown with white, red and green gems; crossed flags, one silver with black double-headed eagle, one US flag; gold bullion and green leaves. At bottom where the sash ends meet is a gold bullion and pink rosette with a red stone in the center. Lined with red silk. Embroidered in yellow on the lining at the shoulder is "WBL." b: Brown leather case for sash with hinged lid. One silver-tone clasp on front. Lined with red silk. Stamped on top of case in gold, "Wm. B. Lawrence."