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Masonic Master Mason Apron
1815-30
Maker not marked
USA: Massachusetts (probably)
Paint on velvet, silk, cotton
overall: 19"h x 17-1/4"w
Museum Purchase in Memory of Emma Van Gorden
98.038

Masonic Master Mason apron with rectangular body with rounded corners and rounded flap; painted velvet with pleated light blue silk ribbon trim; flap painted with an all-seeing eye; in center is a painted archway supported by two pillars with mosaic pavement; arch is draped centering a square and compasses enclosing a five-pointed star with the letter "G"; key, trowel, gavel at right; a sword and winged hourglass at left; below: coffin and branch of acacia; on the mosaic, a pick-axe and spade crossed; alongside the pillars, a moon and seven stars, level, and scythe at right; a radiant sun, plumb, and twenty-four inch gauge. Plain cotton backing. Twill tape ties.



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