Name

American Masonic Master Apron by Edward Horsman

Origin/date 

USA, Boston, Circa 1814.

Material and dimensions

Hand-colored engraving on silk, 35cm x 42 cm.

Description

At top an all-seeing eye with glory rays. Central motif is checkered pavement with archway, winding stairs and the letter ‘G’. Left and right are pillars, sun, moon and stars. Below a bible with square and compass. Signed: Master Masons Apron or Flooring Copy Right Secured E. Horsman pinx !

Provenance

USA, antiques dealer.

Literature

1. For a similar apron see:

http://nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com/library_and_archives/masonic-aprons

2. Scottisch Rite Masonic Museum of our National Heritage. Bespangled Painted & Embroidered. Decorated Masonic Aprons in America, 1980, pp. 96-97.