10 Antique Masonic Freemason Lambskin Leather Aprons Embroidered Gilded Symbols

Description

These early 20c. aprons come from the storeroom of Connecticut's oldest Masonic Lodge, Hiram Lodge No. 1, New Haven, founded in 1750. Hiram Lodge boasts several notable members including Benedict Arnold, General David Wooster, and Hiram Bingham III, an explorer upon whom Indiana Jones was based.
Senior Deacon Apron (square, compasses, and sun in the center): Very worn with hints of exceptional craftsmanship: metal coil fringes; white leather; exemplary needlework. A truly unique feature is the Masonic emblem on the apron front: the compasses are embroidered metal; the square is made up of dozens of metallic sequins; and the sun is a singular medallion representing the face of Apollo. This must have been a spectacular piece when new. 14" wide X 12" high X .1" thick. Rope ties: one with full tassel; one missing its tassel fringe.
This lot includes the following lodge officer aprons: Worshipful Master: right angle stone mason's square pointing upwards
Senior & Junior Wardens: upside down "T" shaped level (Sr.); "I" shaped plumbline (Jr.)
Senior & Junior Deacons:
square & compasses with the sun (Sr.) and moon (Jr.)
2 Stewards: overflowing cornucopiasSecretary: crossed quills
Treasurer: crossed keys
Marshall: crossed batons
Tyler; downward pointing sword
The proceeds of this sale will go to a relief fund held by the lodge.
For more information about Freemasonry and Hiram Lodge No. 1 visit https://www.hiramlodgeno1.org/