Circa 1830s, silk sewn with various metallic threads, the most prominent symbols depicted being the iconic square and compass beneath an all-seeing eye in watercolor. In a wooden frame affixed with a handpainted label reading "This Masonic Apron. Presented to McKinley Lodge No. 318 F. & A. M. - Jan. 7th 1930. By Brother, Laville F. Stitsell. Who on this date was. 50 yrs. a member of this Lodge, He was presented this apron when made a Mason. It came from Scotland and is estimated to be over 200 yrs. old." (We disagree on the age, placing it a century later.)

14.5 x 14.5 in.; DOA 19.5 x 19.5 in.

Minimal fracturing to edges; some stains. Not examined out of the frame.

$400 - 600