{"product_id":"antique-foldered-studio-photograph-of-freemason-knights-templar-member-wearing-skull-and-crossbones-apron-identified-as-theo-stand-photographed-at-the-newell-studio-rockville-connecticut-1921-20260108","title":"Lot 156 - Antique Foldered Studio Photograph Of Freemason \/ Knights Templar Member Wearing Skull And Crossbones Apron, Identified As Theo. Stand, Photographed At The Newell Studio, Rockville, Connecticut, 1921","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique studio photograph presented in its original foldered mount, depicting a Freemason associated with the Knights Templar, identified as Theo. Stand and dated January 30, 1921. The sitter is shown standing in full ceremonial regalia, wearing a dark uniform with sash, medals, and a skull-and-crossbones apron—symbolism associated with higher-degree Masonic and Templar orders. He holds a ceremonial sword and is posed within a formal interior studio setting featuring an architectural backdrop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePhotographed at The Newell Studio, Rockville, Connecticut, with the studio imprint visible beneath the image. The photograph is mounted within a layered mat and housed in its original folding presentation folder. Handwritten identification and date are present on the interior of the folder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition includes warm overall toning, light surface wear, and mild fading consistent with age. The folder shows edge wear, soft creasing, and handling wear along the folds. The photograph remains intact, well-centered, and securely mounted.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Memory Hole Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52192838680865,"sku":"20260108-LOT156","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20260108-1738_c8cde8e1-469a-4059-9131-7602a254fd07.jpg?v=1767561216","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/antique-foldered-studio-photograph-of-freemason-knights-templar-member-wearing-skull-and-crossbones-apron-identified-as-theo-stand-photographed-at-the-newell-studio-rockville-connecticut-1921-20260108","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}