Lewis & Clark son's artifacts

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  1. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    This is a pic of William Clark's son's parlor circa 1890-these are artifacts from the Expedition.
    PS-What's that pirate 'Skull & Crossbones' flag doing in the photo ?! It's right below the tips of the 2 crossed swords hanging above the musket/flintlock.
    Lewis Clark.jpg
     
    bosko69, Oct 1, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    From Ai

    Meriwether Lewis was a Master Mason and a founder of the St. Louis Lodge No. 111. In Masonic tradition, the skull and crossbones is a widely recognized symbol representing Memento Mori (a reminder of mortality and the fragility of human life). This symbol frequently appeared on early Masonic aprons, graves, and ceremonial objects belonging to Masons of that era.

    2. Lewis & Clark College's Mascot History
    The institutional history of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon, ties directly to the symbol. The institution was originally founded as Albany College before relocating and changing its name.
    • The Pirate Mascot: While operating as Albany College, the school's sports teams used a Pirate mascot featuring a skull and crossbones emblem
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 1, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I'll bid on a few of those things.....:eek:
     
    komokwa, Oct 1, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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  4. daveydempsey

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    The campaign box in the corner would do me.
    I wonder if it contains instruments or vanity bottles.
     
    daveydempsey, Oct 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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  5. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Davey-Makes total sense.
    Ditto Komo.
     
    bosko69, Oct 1, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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  6. bosko69

    bosko69 Well-Known Member

    Me too- I wondered if that was a medicine or surveyors box.
     
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    bosko69, Oct 1, 2026 at 1:32 PM
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