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Apron
American (?)
19th–20th century
Medium/Technique
Embroidered velvet
Dimensions
39.5 cm (15 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number47.299
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCeremonial "Masonic" apron. Raised work in mostly gold-colored and some silver-colored metal purl on a black cut velvet ground. A simple tent or temple within a wreath of stylized leaves, flowers, and grape bunches; all beneath an eye withing radiating rays. Metal purl fringe. A tying cord is stiched across the top edge and ends in a tassel at either end. Two small moth holes (?) on ground.