Apron, Rose Croix, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (USA), ca. early 20th century

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Valley of Oakland Scottish Rite Harry Yetter Masonic Research Library

Name/Title

Apron, Rose Croix, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (USA), ca. early 20th century

Entry/Object ID

2024.11.1

Description

White leather and red velvet apron with braided ties and tassels at ends. Painted emblem of the degree: extended compasses surmounted by a crown over a quadrant with INRI painted therein. In the center is a pelican tearing open its crop to feed its young (representing sacrifice and charity). A red cross decorated with a rose rises in the background, surrounded by rays of glory.

Use

The ceremonial apron was worn by officers of the Rose Croix chapter (18th degree), Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite (USA)

Collection

Regalia, clothing

Cataloged By

Adam Kendall

Category

Aprons and collars (non-Masonic)

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Apron

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Material

Leather, Wool

Lining

Velveteen

Color

Red, White

Made/Created

Time Period

20th Century

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Unknown

Exhibition

Library Display

Update Date

May 21, 2024