Apron

Title

Apron

Description

Little is known about J. Martin, the artist who boldly signed his name on this apron, just under the compasses and quadrant arc at its center. He painted the emblems and border on the apron—designed to suggest a knotted fringe—with style and confidence. Based on the colors and symbols painted on it, Martin likely created this apron for a Freemason who participated in Royal Arch degrees.

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Identifier

Loaned by the Grand Lodge of Masons in Massachusetts, GL2004.1050

Creator

J. Martin (dates unknown), Probably Connecticut

Date

ca. 1800

Citation

J. Martin (dates unknown), Probably Connecticut, “Apron,” Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library Online Exhibitions, accessed March 28, 2024, https://srmmlonlineexhibitions.omeka.net/items/show/582.