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Masonic Worshipful Master Apron with Case
1985-1987
a: Maker not marked; b: Harding Uniform & Regalia Co.
a: Place made not marked; b: USA: Massachusetts, Boston
a: synthetic fiber, bullion, cotton, metal, ink; b: leather, synthetic fiber, metal, cotton, ink
a: 15-1/2"h x 23"w (including tie at downward angle) x 1/4"d; b: 1-1/4"h x 19-1/4"w x 18"d (closed); 1/2"h x 19-1/4"w x 37"d (open)
Gift of Manuel A. Jasus
2020.016a-b

Masonic Worshipful Master Apron with Case. a: FRONT: Masonic Worshipful Master Apron has white moire (likely synthetic fiber) body and flap, both with royal blue velvet (likely synthetic) trim. On apron front, decorations include central design of Worshipful Master emblem (compasses, arc, and square with sun at center), with white moire false ties trimmed with thick silver-colored bullion fringe on either side. On flap front, central image of a stone tower is embroidered; it is grey overall and has numerous stones along its PR side, three windows, and an overall outline embroidered in black; yellow and green vines are embroidered around its base; and on either side of it, calligraphic letters are embroidered in gold metallic thread: an "N" to its PR and "B" to its PL. Embroidered on blue apron body trim are leafy sprigs in silver-colored metallic thread: one on either side and two joined at their base along the bottom. Trimming either side of blue body and flap trim is silver-colored metallic ribbon. Along sides and bottom of apron, silver bullion fringe. On reverse of flap, printed text in gold ink on white satin background, (likely synthetic) "Presented By / Norumbega & Brookline Lodge, A.F. & A.M. / To / Worshipful Master / MANUEL A. JASUS / September 7, 1985 - September 6, 1986 / Newtonville, Massachusetts". Adjustable, blue cotton strap for securing around waist has silver-colored metal hardware including a hook and eye clasp; color of strap is lighter blue than that of apron. BACK: Solid royal blue fabric. b: Case: EXTERIOR: Black leather case is square with a gold-colored metal zipper closure around three sides. Zipper pull is oval and of black leather. Case has black leather-covered handles that are stiff and squared off at corners, and that slide into two slits cut into case. Printed in gold ink just below front handle, "MANUEL A. JASUS". INTERIOR: Royal blue satin (likely synthetic fiber) lining. Pocket on one side that is almost the same width as case; black leather strap on other side (for going under flap to hold apron in place) which has a brass snap closure at its end.


In 1985 Norumbega & Brookline Lodge in Newtonville, Massachusetts, presented this apron to Manuel A. Jasus of Boston. Jasus served as Master of the lodge from 1985 to 1986. The apron includes a representation of a Past Master’s jewel at the center. A stone tower, likely Norumbega Tower in Weston, Massachusetts, is embroidered on the flap.



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