Photographic Print : Initiation to Companion Grade
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Initiation to Companion Grade
Recipient and Expert Brother bending theirs knees in front of the mysterious letter G of the Flamboyant Star. Date: 1890s
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Bending Freemasons Groups Letter Recipient Societies
14"x11" Photo Print
Step into the captivating world of historical photography with Media Storehouse's range of exquisite prints from Mary Evans Prints Online. This stunning image, titled "Initiation to Companion Grade," captures the intrigue and mystery of a Recipient and Expert Brother bending their knees before the enigmatic letter G of the Flamboyant Star in the 1890s. This rights-managed print invites you to delve deeper into the past, making it an essential addition to any history or photography enthusiast's collection. Experience the allure of yesteryears through the lens of this extraordinary photograph.
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Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the solemn moment of initiation into the Companion Grade of the Flamboyant Star, a little-known but intriguing Freemasonic society, in the late 1890s. The image features two distinguished gentlemen, the Recipient and the Expert Brother, both dressed in formal attire, bending their knees before the enigmatic letter 'G' of the Flamboyant Star. The Flamboyant Star was one of many secretive social groups that flourished during the late Victorian era, where members sought camaraderie, intellectual stimulation, and the pursuit of knowledge beyond the realm of mundane society. Freemasonry, with its rich symbolism and esoteric traditions, provided the perfect framework for such societies to thrive. The letter 'G' in the photograph, a common symbol in Freemasonry, represents God and the deity's guiding hand in the lives of the initiates. The Flamboyant Star society, however, added its unique twist to this symbol by incorporating the star, which is believed to represent the guiding light of knowledge and enlightenment. The initiation ceremony was a deeply symbolic and emotional experience for the candidates, filled with ritualistic gestures, oaths, and the exchange of tokens. The act of bending the knee before the letter 'G' signified their submission to the higher wisdom and knowledge that the society had to offer. This photograph, with its mysterious and evocative imagery, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of secret societies and their rituals during the late 1800s. It is a poignant reminder of the human desire for connection, knowledge, and the pursuit of the unknown.
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