Hand-Painted Apron - History Edition: Masonic Apron of Meriwether Lewis - 18th Century

Hand-Painted Apron - History Edition: Masonic Apron of Meriwether Lewis - 18th CenturyReplica of a hand painted apron owned by Meriwether Lewis. Meriwether Lewiss Masonic apron is not only a historically significant artifact, it is also a beautiful piece of artful handiwork. Hand painted symbols and emblems significant to Masonry embellish the hand sewn silk apron. In times past, members wore their aprons to reveal Masonic affiliation while traveling in dangerous situations. Meriwether Lewis certainly followed this practice on the

Replica of a hand-painted apron owned by Meriwether Lewis. Meriwether Lewis’s Masonic apron is not only a historically significant artifact, it is also a beautiful piece of artful handiwork. Hand-painted symbols and emblems significant to Masonry embellish the hand-sewn silk apron. In times past, members wore their aprons to reveal Masonic affiliation while traveling in dangerous situations. Meriwether Lewis certainly followed this practice on the expedition, and was the first Mason to travel in Montana. Lewis was traveling along the dangerous Natchez Trace in Tennessee when he died of gunshot wounds under mysterious circumstances in 1809. Family members believed that the apron was in his breast pocket when he died.

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Our talented artists are available to make you the most beautiful, exquisite hand-painted aprons.

If it's a gift, we can embroider the name of the brother the apron is intended to.

Available in all sizes, round or square, and your choice of trim.

We can custom make the apron according to your own specifications. You can add fringes, chain tassels, and choose whether to have a tassel cord instead of an adjustable belt.

You can send us a design that we can replicate or you can email us sketches and ideas and together we can develop the perfect design.

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Features:

• Adjustable belt with gold plated snake fitting
• Pocket at the rear and soft padding