Rare 19th Century Masonic Uniform leather chest Mason

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Rare 19th Century ( 1870 to 1880) Masonic Uniform in Leather Suitcase with Complete Medical Masons Outfit: including Coat , Coat Sword Belt, 1 Sash with 3 Medals and Miniature Sword, 2 Hats, 7 Sets of Gloves, Apron with Scull Cross Bones and 2 Swords Crossed　Leather case reads Dr. B. M. HARDY Pilgrim Commandery , Knights Templar Farmington . Me.Mason of the 25 th degree..Dr. B. M. Hardy 4/22/1848-3/16/1914Wife: Minnietta Keith 1858-1906 - Riverside Cemetery, Rt 2, Farmington, Franklin Co, MEDENTIST— Dr. Hardy began his dental practice in 1876 on corner of Broadway and Main Streets, Farmington. Dr. Hardy was President of the Maine Dental Association. He was born in Portland, Me., and is connected with both the Masons and the Odd Fellows. ( Have more documentation of his life ) 　Hat and Box/chest made by J. A. MERRILL & CO. 1865-1900 ( Have documentation on this co.) This is a Great, Rare, Early Masonic Knights Templar dress parade uniform trunk/chest. This wonderful old piece has a Great, Early design, is made of Wood & covered with Leather, has it's Original Leather straps, inner flap & separators and picture of Dr. Hardy’s wife is marked: J. A. MERRILL & CO. JewleryMilitary and Masonic goods 503 Congress Street, Portland, MeJ.A. Merrill A KeithCoatTHE M.C. LILLEY Co.", Columbus, Ohio. The M.C. Lilley Co. made Military & Fraternal read more

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