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Title:
Apron in leather and silk, hand painted with masonic emblems, circa 1800.
Object name(s):
Regalia; Apron
Brief description:
White leather apron with light blue silk border and blue silk backing. There is a triangular flap on the front of the apron with a light blue silk border. The apron is hand painted with two globe topped columns on a chequered pavement surrounded by masonic emblems. The apron flap has had painted decoration of a cloud containing an All-seeing eye and seven stars.
Collection:
Museum of Freemasonry
Acquisition method:
Donation
Associated concept:
Aprons Freemasonry England
Associated concept:
Aprons--Freemasonry--England--1700-1819
Associated person:
Nicholson, Francis, W.Bro., Former owner
Content - description:
All-seeing eye, Seven stars, Cloud, Sun, Moon, Maul, Trowel, Level, Plumb rule, Rule, Key, Sword, Crossed quills, Set square and compass
Dimension:
H: 340 W: 402 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
Entry date:
09/10/1962
Object name:
Regalia; Apron
Object number:
M2010/1497
Object production date:
1800 (circa)
Object production place:
England
Reproduction format:
Digital image
Technique:
Painted
Technique:
Woven
Technique:
Tanned
Text:
Leather apron edged with light blue silk and hand painted with numerous masonic emblems, circa 1800. This apron was the property of Bro. Francis Nicholson, a member in 1826 of the Lodge of Perseverence, No. 775, (now No. 371), Cumberland. Presented by- Bro. G. O. Charles, 9.10.62.
Text reason:
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