Museum Treasures Punch Bowl with Masonic Symbols Maker unknown Name/Title: Punch Bowl with Masonic Symbols Date Made: ca. 1790 Maker: Maker unknown Nationality: Chinese Place Made: China Materials: Porcelain Measurements: overall: 4 x 9 1/8 in.; 10.16 x 23.1775 cm Accession Number: 77.32 Credit Line: Gift of Frederick B. Doolittle Object Type: Food Service T & E     The punch bowl belonged to General George Doolittle. In the will of Laura M. Doolittle, donor's ancestor,it states: "To my son and daughter...I give the punch bowl which came to my husband from his ancestor who was an officer in the Revolutionary Army, the bowl having been a testimonial to him from brother officers (presumably Freemasons, as was he.") Email Your Question From: Your Question: << Return

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