Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
Early Decorative Handcrafted American Masonic Silk Apron
c. 1840, Colorful Handcrafted American Masonic Silk Apron with Red Fridge, with Painted Images and Text, "We Command You to Visit the Sick, Believe the Distressed, Bury the Dead and Educate the Orphan.", Very Fine.
This Silk Masonic Apron measures about 15.5" x 15.25". Red fringe along three sides. The original painted images include an armorial shield and two figures, one being Lady Justice. Ribbon below images reads, "We Command You to Visit the Sick, Believe the Distressed, Bury the Dead and Educate the Orphan." Some moderate loss at center and some letters in the quote and wear throughout from apparent extensive actual use.