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Masonic Apron
1800- 1830
Maker not marked
USA
Watercolor on silk; linen
overall: 18-1/8"h x 17-3/4"w
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.0995

Large white silk Masonic apron; blue silk top border. Symbols on apron are done in black, yellow, and blue watercolor. In center open Bible to Kings Chapter VII with Square and Compasses; below is level, plumb and ladder "F, H C"; left of bible is cable-tow and shoe; right pot of incense; above; hourglass, scythe; beehive, trowel and sprig of acacia; yellow pillars left and right with gavel and ashlars; mallet and 24 inch gauge. On flap is large All-Seeing Eye. On reverse written: "1674".