Name

American Master and Royal Arch Apron

Origin/date 

USA, Massachusetts, c. 1820.

Material and dimensions

Engraving on silk with a border of red silk. 33 cm wide x 37 cm high.

Description

At the top an all-seeing eye with glory rays. Central motif are three steps leading up to a checkered pavement with three candle holders and the open bible with the square and compass on it. A pair of columns flank the central motif. On top they make an arch with the letter G hanging on a string from the keystone. Left and right are pillars, sun, moon more masonic symbols: beehive, pot of incense and some working tools of masonry. There is no real flap. The bow is drawn on the actual apron. Above a all-seeing eye  with glory rays.

Provenance

USA, Cordier Auctions & Appraisals, Harrisburg, PA, sale 31th march 2012, lot 268.

Literature

For a similar apron see: Scottisch Rite Masonic Museum of our National Heritage. Bespangled Painted & Embroidered. Decorated Masonic Aprons in America, 1980, p. 97.