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As above, so below : art of the American Fraternal Society, 1850-1930 / Lynne Adele and Bruce Lee Webb ; foreword by David Byrne

This survey examines the visual culture and folk art of American fraternal organisations. It features more than two hundred objects, including ceremonial regalia, paintings, and ritual items, exploring their symbolic significance and historical context.

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