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Masonic Apron
ca. 1814
Edward Horsman (1775-1819)
USA: Massachusetts, Boston
Ink, silk, cotton, bullion
overall: 16-1/4"h x 16-1/8"w x 1/8"d
Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts
GL2004.1138

Masonic apron with false flap; engraved designs on silk, faded blue ruffled border and silver bullion; designs include all-seeing eye, sun, moon, stars, columns, globes, arch, "G", flooring, ark, anchor, Bible, columns, plumb, hourglass, beehive, and others; on bottom, "Master Masons Apron or Flooring Copy Right Secured E Horsman, Pinx."; On reverse: "569".


For further information, see Newell, Aimee, et.al., "Curiosities of the Craft: Treasures from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Collection", 2013, p. 85.