Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Rev. Anderson, Henry Clay, American, 1911 - 1998
Subject of
Freemasonry, American, founded 1730
Date
mid 20th century
Medium
satin, ribbon, cord, and thread on leather
Dimensions
H x W: 13 x 16 1/2 in. (33 x 41.9 cm)
H x W x D (with ties wrapped close to the body of the apron): 14 1/4 × 18 1/2 × 1/2 in. (36.2 × 47 × 1.3 cm)
Description
Cream-colored leather apron with masonic iconography, satin trim, fringe and ribbon tie.
Place collected
Greenville, Washington County, Mississippi, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
ceremonial costume
Topic
American South
Associations and institutions
Clothing and dress
Communities
Freemasonry
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2007.1.34
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd56565cb46-ab0a-4867-b614-bbab3af55937

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