Masonic Armchair, 1775–90, Probably made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Painted mahogany, maple, 50 1/2 x 25

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Masonic Armchair, 1775–90, Probably made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Painted mahogany, maple, 50 1/2 x 25 5/8 x 24 3/4 in. ( x x cm), Furniture, The seat and legs of this example are typical of the best Boston Rococo chairs, but the back is unusual. It is made up of Masonic symbols: fluted columns (referring to King Solomon’s temple), a rusticated arch (arch of heaven), a compass and square (faith and reason), a mason’s level (equality), a serpent swallowing its tail (rebirth), and a trowel (cement of brotherly love

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Size: 4289px × 5360px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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