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Very Rare Mid 1800s Antique Silk Master Mason Masonic Apron with All Seeing Eye Designed by W. Strickland

Circa Mid 1800s Antique Silk Master Mason Masonic Apron with All Seeing Eye
On the left side W. Strickland, Archited Philad., the right side I can not make out. Please see the images for details. 

This mid 1800s masonic item comes from Maryland, early family very early ties to the masonic order.
Considered a Master Mason item, this silk apron would have been worn symbloszing.."Masonic aprons evolved from the protective work aprons that stonemasons wore during the 1600s and 1700s."

This printed silk was done in Philadelphia, home of one of the earliest Masonic lodges in American. 
The apron has the three columns, or pillars of knowledge along with the all seeing eye at the top. Other symbols include the classical figure with the cross and the other with the anchor.

Size: 15 x 14 inches 
Condition: some areas have small wear holes and the silk is fragile in those areas. The tassels are stained from being in a frame. Please see image of this area. No notable alterations or other damage visible except for the the few areas of aging. Please see the images for more details and for a visual description of this item.

If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.

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Overseas buyers please email me for shipping quote, please provide me with a shipping address and postal code.

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