Objects

Masonic York Rite Knights Templar Apron
1920-1970
Maker not marked
USA
Silk, synthetic fiber, metal, bullion, enamel
body: 16"h x 15-1/2"w
Museum Purchase
2017.029.4

Masonic York Rite Knights Templar Apron. BODY: Triangular black velvet (likely silk) with silver-colored ribbon trim and silver bullion fringe; two silver-colored metal stars with enamel red crosses are affixed; underneath and between them is a silver-colored metal skull and crossbones. FLAP: Triangular black velvet (likely silk) with silver-colored ribbon trim and silver bullion fringe; on it is affixed a silver-colored metal triangle with serpent and cross in center, and twelve (12) red enamel stars along border. TIES: Shiny black rope (likely silk) with tassels at ends. REVERSE: Green satin (likely synthetic fiber) backing.