Manufactured by
Pettibone Brothers Manufacturing Company, American
Used by
Gilliard, Leroy Buster, American, 1911 - 1993
Subject of
Prince Hall Freemasonry, founded 1784
Date
ca. 1950
Medium
ink on leather with cloth, ribbon and cord
Dimensions
H x W: 12 1/4 × 12 7/8 in. (31.1 × 32.7 cm)
Description
Masonic apron used by Leroy Buster Gilliard, of Gothic Lodge No. 212, in Charleston, South Carolina.
The apron has a printed white leather front, blue fabric backing, blue ribbon border trim around the front, and two S-twisted blue cords attached to the top front, each of which end with a dark blue tassel. At the center of the apron front is a blue printed masonic design of pillars along either side of a raised checkerboard floor and compasses with the letter "G" in the center. The apron has a triangular flap at the top, printed with Masonic imagery of the Eye of Providence in blue ink, and bordered with blue ribbon trim. When the flap is lifted lines of both printed text and handwriting are visible. The lines read [LODGE No. 212, F. & A.M. / BROTHER Leroy B Gilliard / Initiated 19 Passed 19 / Raised 19 / 41 Cooper St / W.M. / Sec’y]. “212”, “Leroy B Gilliard”, and “41 Cooper St” are in handwriting. Gold printed text on the back side of the apron which reads [THE PETTIBONE BROS. M’F.’G.CO. / MILITARY / AND / SOCIETY GOODS / CINCINNATI, O.].
Place used
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
ceremonial objects
aprons (main garments)
Topic
American South
Associations and institutions
Clothing and dress
Communities
Fraternal organizations
Freemasonry
Men
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Families of Leroy Buster Gilliard & Mr. and Mrs. James L. Gilliard
Object number
2021.24.1
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5cb742fcb-1fb0-4a10-8680-49e2e5173886

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