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Masonic Apron
1940-1960
Maker not marked
USA
wool, cotton
overall: 21-1/2"h x 19"w
Gift of Jacques Noel Jacobsen, Jr.
2012.063.19

Masonic apron with rectangular body with rounded bottom corners and rounded flap. Cream ground for flap and body. Flap has an appliqued circle between two lines symbol in dark blue with red stitching along the edges and a white pinwheel in the center. The body is hand-appliqued with an arrangement of symbols: dark blue and red square and compasses symbol in the middle with a red G at center; red and brown ark at top right; red 47th problem of Euclid; dark blue coffin; blue anchor; and red heart pierced by orange sword. Light brown border on body and flap. Ties attached at upper corners, made from the same fabric as the border. Border and ties are machine-sewn in light blue thread.