Name

Early American Master Apron

Origin/date 

USA, c. 1800. (the prominence of the square and compass suggest a date close to 1800)

Material and dimensions

Stenciled and painted on silk. Blue fringe.

Description

Painted on the flap is an all-seeing eye with glory rays. The central motif is the alter with the bible, square and compass. Underneath a black checkered pavement. Three  steps lead up to the alter. A pair of columns flank the central motif. Between them are some masonic symbols: sun, moon, square and compass with the letter G.

Provenance

USA, private dealer.

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