c. 1800s (Undated) Early American Masonic Certificate, “Diploma of the 3rd Degree”, Unissued, Ornately engraved for H. Parmele”, Copy right secured (for sale), Fine.
An early American ornate decorative Masonic Certificate being an Unissued and Undated,
“Diploma of the 3rd Degree”, not completed and does not name the (future) recipient member, printed in black on heavy paper stock. Previously framed with two old paper 1” long hinge attachments on the face side at upper right and left margins, small 3/4” tear at upper right top just into the selvage but not affecting any printed portion. Meant to be completed and signed by the lodge’s senior officers, many Masonic devices illustrated, as shown. The heavy wove paper sheet measures about 8.25” x 9.95” with the entire illustration centered. Light overall expected tone and some soiling at the outer margins, and having numerous small scattered specks primarily at the lower portion below the primary engraving.
“Brother Amos Doolittle New Haven for H. Parmele” Certificate
Provenance: Collection of Ambassador J. William Middendorf II |