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1. 1995.11.2 - Apron, Fraternal

   Hand-painted silk apron with Masonic imagery worn by Washington, Connecticut resident and Civil War soldier Jerome Titus.

   Record Type: Object

   
2. 1998.14.10 - Gavel

   Dark woden gavel with silver banned encircling the hammer's head. Engraved on the band reads: "Edward R. Weeks / Master / Rising Sun Lodge No 27 A.F. & A.M. / 1966"

   Record Type: Object

   
3. 1998.14.11 - Trowel

   Pointing trowel with 3 blue gems set into wooden handle. Spade is painted white with black lettering which reads: "...To spread the cement of brotherly love..."

   Record Type: Object

   
4. 1998.14.12 - Trowel

   Pointing trowel with blue painted handle. The spade is engraved with blue lettering reading: "Dedication / of / Rising Sun / Lodge / No 27 A.F. + A.M. / Washington Depot, / Conn. / 9-19-53"

   Record Type: Object

   
5. 1998.14.13a-b - Marker, Mason's

   Set of masonic compass and square.

   Record Type: Object

   
6. 1998.14.14 - Compass

   Silver compass with square on verso. Legs of compass have a leaf and vine design.

   Record Type: Object

   
7. 1998.14.15 - Compass

   Silver compass with square attached.

   Record Type: Object

   
8. 1998.14.16 - Square, Mason's

   Silver square with engraved leaf and flower design.

   Record Type: Object

   
9. 1998.14.17 - Plaque

   Large blue and gold plaque from the State of Connecticut to the Rising Sun Lodge. Certificate reads: "Official Citation / Introduced by Senator M. Adela Eads of the 30th District / Representative Arthur J. O'Neil of the 69th District / Be it hereby known to all that the Connecticut General Assembly hereby offers in sincerest congratulations to / Rising Sun Lodge #27 / in recognition of their 200th anniversary, / The entire membership extends its ...

   Record Type: Object

   
10. 1998.14.18 - Plaque

    Name placard listing all the past masters of the Rising Sun Lodge from 1900-1951

    Record Type: Object

    
11. 1998.14.19 - Plaque

    Name placard listing all the past masters of the Rising Sun Lodge from 1952-1996

    Record Type: Object

    
12. 1998.14.20 - Triangle, Musical

    Wooden triangular box with ornate edging. Box has silver hinges, lock, and plaque on top that reads: "Presented to the Rising Sun Lodge No. 27 by E.C. Clark April 26,1895" Box contains metal triangle and painted wood ringer.

    Record Type: Object

    
13. 1998.14.4 - Plaque

    Brass memorial plaque dedicated to William Foulois. Embossing reads: "Rising Sun Lodge 27 / In memoriam / William H. Foulois / Raised April 22, 1898 / Treasurer 1901-1951 / Master 1903-1904-1905 / Died August 19, 1955 / In the Great Flood / At Washington, Connecticut"

    Record Type: Object

    
14. 1998.14.7 - Trophy

    Gold loving cup trophy with square wooden base. Engraved gold plaque on base reads: "Grand Master's Appeal / 1991-92 / Rising Sun 27 / Most improved percentage of participation / 3rd Place / The Masonic Charity Foundation"

    Record Type: Object

    
15. 1998.14.8 - Box, Ballot

    Hinged brass suggestion box with a 2 inch mail slot and padlock ring. Large star is embossed on the top lid. Above the mail slot is the Masons symbol, below the mail slot reads in black lettering: "The W.M. invites your suggestions."

    Record Type: Object

    
16. 1998.14.9a-f - Case, Commemorative

    a. Shallow rectangular wood box with silver latch, hinges, and handle. Ornate trim along bottom edge. Engraved on silver plate on lid's interior: "Made and presented to / Rising Sun Lodge No 27 / by / E.G. Clark / April 26th 1895." Within case contain wooden masonic working tools including: b. plumb c. square d. trowel with engraved metal spade e. level f. gauge

    Record Type: Object

    
17. 2016.13.1 - Apron, Fraternal

    White fraternal apron with blue trim and waist clasps in the shape of snakes. Emroidered in the front is an image of a scroll, quill pen, and the number "27."

    Record Type: Object

    
18. 2016.13.10 - Apron, Fraternal

    White fraternal apron with blue trim and tassles. Emroidered in the front is an image of crossing scrolls and the and the number "27."

    Record Type: Object

    
19. 2016.13.11 - Apron, Fraternal

    White fraternal apron with blue trim and tassles. Emroidered in the front is an image of the masonic plumb symbol and the number "27."

    Record Type: Object

    
20. 2016.13.12 - Apron, Fraternal

    White fraternal apron with blue trim and tassles. Emroidered in the front is an image ofcrossing skeleton keys and the number "27."

    Record Type: Object