Name

American Masonic Master Apron

Origin/date 

USA, 1800-1850.

Material and dimensions

Satin, hand-colored and gilding on silk, 51 cm x 41 cm

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. Around are masonic tools like the hammer and a plumb. Above are stars. Underneath a checkered pavement.  A pair of columns flank the central motif. On each side are more masonic symbols: sun, moon, beehive, ladder, ark.

Provenance

USA, DuMouchelles Fine Arts Auctioneers (Detroit), march 14th. 2008, lot 30440.