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Skull-and-Bones ballot box (bone)
3666194 Skull-and-Bones ballot box (bone) by American School, (19th century); 19.1x19.1x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Used by members of the Yale University undergraduate secret society. Together with a small black book listing member names inscribed Edward T. Owen. 1872. on one side and 322. on the other, along with approximately 50 photographs); Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23121296
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This intriguing print captures a chilling artifact from the 19th century - a Skull-and-Bones ballot box made of bone. Measuring 19.1x19.1x25.4 cm, this macabre creation was used exclusively by members of the Yale University undergraduate secret society, known as the Skull and Bones. Accompanying this eerie ballot box is a small black book inscribed with member names, belonging to Edward T. Owen in 1872. The book also bears the enigmatic number "322" on one side, adding an air of mystery to its contents. The photograph reveals that alongside these peculiar items are approximately 50 photographs, further deepening the intrigue surrounding this secret society's activities and rituals. Skulls play a prominent role in this image, symbolizing mortality and perhaps hinting at the clandestine nature of these societies. The presence of books suggests knowledge or secrets being passed down through generations within their ranks. While we can only speculate about what transpired behind closed doors during those times, this print offers us a glimpse into an exclusive world where voting took place under the watchful gaze of skulls and bones. Bridgeman Images has skillfully captured not just artifacts but also our imagination with this haunting depiction from American history.
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