Masonic Apron

DateApril 11, 1808

OriginAmerica, Massachusetts, Newburyport

MediumSheepskin, silk, paint, cotton

DimensionsOverall: 13 x 12 1/2 in. (33 x 31.1cm)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2017-257

DescriptionSheep skin apron back in cotton with cotton ties. The apron was originally edged with blue silk pleated ribbon which is now nearly completely missing or faded to white. Under the flap of the apron is inscribed in ink: "Edmund Chase, Raised in Saint John's Lodge, Newburyport, Mass. April 11, 1808."

The apron has common masonic emblems including the square and compass, beehive, blazing star, hour glass and scythe, all seeing eye, trowel, level, plumb, and opened bible.

InscribedEdmund Chase
Raised in Saint John's Lodge
Newburyport, Mass
Aprl 11, 1808