Glass, Cordial
Object number2020.35.38
Date1902
Possible OriginPittsburg, PA
Possible OriginSan Francisco, CA
MediumGlass; Paint
Credit LineIn memory of JoAnne and Earl Autenreith
DescriptionColorless glass cordial glass pressed with the Shriner's logo on the stem. Painted text and state symbols on the sides of the glass.DimensionsHeight x Diameter: 5.25 × 2.5 in. (13.3 × 6.4 cm)InscriptionsSide with bear states "JUNE 10TH / 1902". The text with the Pennsylvania state symbol states "SYRIA TEMPLE". Text under the gate states "PITTSBURG PA." and "SAN FRANCISCO 1902".
Historical NotesCommemorative cordial glass from The Shriner's 1902 Imperial Session that was held in San Francisco, CA. Shriner's from around the world come together every summer for the Imperial Session. The first session was held at the Masonic Hall in New York City in 1876. The weeklong event is held in a different city each year.
Related institution
Shriners International
(founded 1870)
Collector
JoAnne S. Autenreith
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