Lot of 2 original antique Masonic/fraternal postcards.
Includes a 1906 Detroit Commandery No. 1, K.T. postcard by Detroit Publishing Co., No. 60031. Early undivided-back card showing a large formation of Knights Templar parading through Detroit with spectators lining the street. Unposted with handwritten name on front.
Also included is an unusual antique leather Masonic postcard featuring the Square and Compasses with red “G” and the hand-lettered sentiment, “May Every Brother Learn to Live Within the Square and Compass.” Decorative tooled/burned border. Addressed on reverse to Mrs. J. G. Davis, Farmington, Michigan.
Both show age-related wear, toning, surface marks and edge/corner wear consistent with antique pieces. Leather card has natural aging and surface crazing. Please review photos carefully for exact condition.
Great Michigan grouping with appeal to collectors of Freemasonry, Knights Templar, Masonic memorabilia, Detroit history, fraternal organizations and antique postcards.
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