History
The Order of Eastern Star was created by Dr. Rob Morris in 1850. The order is affiliated to freemasons and can me joined by both men and women with a kinship relation to a masonic member. Dr. Morris used the names of Biblical heroines, Adah, Ruth, Esther, Martha, and Electa to represent the values of the order, Fidelity, Constancy, Loyalty, Faith and Love.
Description
This pendant (or medal) is from the Order of the Eastern Star.
Item Details
- Materials: metal, textile material
- Classification: Category 8: Communication Objects > Personal Symbols > Status Symbols > insignia > insignia pendant > fraternal pendant
- Accession Number: 2011.063.001
- Manufacturer: Order of the Eastern Star
- Donor: Humphrey, Lorna
- Donated: 2011
- Size: 13 x 5 cm
