- Title:
- Apron for a Grand Steward worn by Sir William Rawlins, circa 1798.
- Object name(s):
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward
- Brief description:
- Rectangular apron with curved triangular flap, in cream lambskin and with deep red silk border around the apron and completely covering the flap. The apron has a red silk backing and ties with silver fringe ends.
- Collection:
- Museum of Freemasonry
- Acquisition method:
- Donation
- Associated concept:
- Regalia--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards--Aprons
- Associated concept:
- Aprons--Freemasonry--England--Grand Stewards
- Associated concept:
- Grand Stewards Regalia
- Associated person:
- Rawlins, William, 1752-1838, Former owner
- Comments:
- Sir William Rawlins, born 24th July 1752, died 28th March 1838. Grand Steward 1798 and Senior Grand Warden, 1802. Appointed High Sherriff for London and Middlesex, 1801 and Knighted in the same year. He was one of the founders of the Eagle Insurance Company which was incorporated into the Eagle Star Company. He was also one of the twelve original Directors of the Strand Bridge, the name by which the old Waterloo Bridge was known.
- Dimension:
- H: 333 W: 360 D: n/a Dia: n/a Wt: n/a
- Entry date:
- 20/05/1964
- Object name:
- Regalia; Apron, Grand Steward
- Object number:
- M1964/125
- Object production date:
- n/k
- Object production place:
- England
- Reproduction format:
- Digital image
- Technique:
- Leatherwork
- Technique:
- Woven
- Technique:
- Metal embroidery
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Use licence for this record: CC BY
Attribution for this record: https://museumdata.uk/objects/bbf9fbdf-702c-3ba0-a28a-a20d72e6695f, Museum of Freemasonry, CC BY
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