Punch Bowl

Punch Bowl

In 1906 artist Hugo Possner decorated this maple bowl as a presentation piece for Frank Conley (1840-1910) of Torrington, Connecticut. Along the rim of the bowl, Possner depicted badges, banners and insignia associated with different Masonic organizations and meetings. Below, Possner painted different symbols, scenes and coats of arms, most modeled on illustrations in Masonic handbooks. Conley belonged to Clark Commandery No. 7 in Waterbury and ran a popular hotel in his hometown.

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Gift of Clark Commandery No. 7, Knights Templar, Waterbury, Connecticut, 92.034a-b

Hugo A. Possner (1859-1937), Waterbury, Connecticut

1906