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Masonic Apron
1800 -1830
Maker not researched
USA
Silk
overall: 19 in x 14 1/2 in
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.0981

Hand-painted silk apron; faded blue silk ruffeled border. Apron is unusally long shield-shaped apron. American standard Masonic symbols derived from Thomas Smith Webb / Jeremy Cross. Three step platform with checkered pavement; J & B pillars with globes; sun and moon with stars at top; between pillars are various 3rd degree emblems; at bottom is coffin with sprig of acacia. All-seeing Eye on flap.