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Masonic Grand Lodge of the State of New York Medallion with box
1981
Medallic Art Co.
USA: Connecticut, Danbury
a: gold (likely); b: cotton; c: cotton d: paper, tape, ink; e: paper, tape
a:1-3/4"dia. x 1/4"d; b: 1-7/8"h x 1-7/8"w x 1/2"d; e: 2"h x 2"w x 1/2"d; d: 2"h x 2"w x 1/2"d; c: 1-7/8"h x 1-7/8"w x 1/2"d
Gift of Beth Jacobsen
2020.022.13a-e

Masonic Grand Lodge of the State of New York Medallion. a: Gold medallion obverse is concave on its surface with a raised relief design at center of two winged fauns (possibly) on either side of a cross within a wreath, four symbols inside, and a square and compasses below; the text, "THE GRAND LODGE OF FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK" surrounds image. On reverse, square and compasses at top with " "BEHOLD HOW GOOD / AND HOW PLEASANT / IT IS FOR BRETHREN / TO DWELL TOGETHER / IN UNITY / 1781-1981" with leafy sprigs around either side, and raised edge. Along side of medallion, [copyright symbol] 1980 MACO-BRONZE". b: Square cotton wool pad. c: Square cotton wool pad. d: Box lid is covered in textured, slightly shiny off-white paper, with remnants of adhesive tape stuck to two sides, and semi-circular shapes cut out from opposite two sides. Inside lid is white paper, with "Medallic Art Co. / Danbury, Ct." printed in black. e: Box bottom is covered in textured, slightly shiny off-white paper, with remnants of adhesive tape (two pieces) stuck to bottom. Medallion, Grand Lodge of State of NY, "1781-1981", gold in paper box w lid