Freemason / Knights Templar Baldric

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

Freemason / Knights Templar Baldric

Entry/Object ID

2014.727.1.4

Description

Freemason / Knights Templar Skull and Crossbones Apron, ca. 1870. Triangle apron made of black velvet and lined with a silver ribbon with a sterling silver skull and crossbones in the center of this apron and above are two crossing swords. A black cotton ribbon is attached to the top right and left allowing the apron to be tied around a waist and a white tag on the back reads "The Boston Regalia CO. 387 Washington St. Boston." With discoloration, tarnishing, and fraying, the object is in good overall condition.

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Aprons (protective wear)