Objects

Masonic York Rite Knights Templar Apron
1850-1880
Maker not marked
USA
Velvet, bullion, cotton, silk, wood, paint
body: 15-3/8"h x 17-1/2"w
Museum Purchase
2017.029.5

Masonic York Rite Knights Templar Apron. BODY: Square-shaped black velvet with gold silk ribbon trim and gold bullion fringe. Dark purple velvet square in center, with Maltese cross in silver metallic thread affixed. FLAP: Pointed flap in black velvet with gold silk ribbon trim and gold bullion fringe; affixed to velvet is gold metallic thread skull and crossbones within delta with twelve (12) red dots along it. TIES: Worn black cord with one with cracked wooden tassel. REVERSE: Green silk backing with red silk patriarchal cross in center.