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Masonic Burial Services with General Instructions

1852-1895

New York City, New York, United States, North and Central America

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

Hardcover book titled "Masonic Burial Services with General Instructions" totaling thirty-four pages. The front cover consists of navy blue, almost black, cloth bound cardboard hard cover with the words "Masonic Burial Services" in gold leaf across the front. The text explains the general instructions for service in the lodge room, church or house and at the grave and includes hymns, prayers, and illustrations. On the back end page is inscribed in pencil ""Richard Lundy."

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Catalog reference: 2011.155.259

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