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Apron: 1789-1889 L.O.I.
Title
Apron: 1789-1889 L.O.I.
Object name
Apron
Date
1889
Medium
Linen, cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 13 1/8 x 14 7/8 x 1/8 in. ( 33.3 x 37.8 x 0.3 cm )
Description
Blue linen commemorative Masonic apron with yellow linen edging and V-shape at the center top, there is a portrait of George Washington in the center, surrounded with laurel leaves and stars, inscription at the bottom, there are two cotton twill tape ties.
Credit Line
Gift of Dr. Samuel White Patterson
Object Number
1949.303a
Marks
printed: center, in gold: "1789 - 1889 / L. O. I."
Gallery Label
This apron was worn by Matthew Patterson in parades of the Loyal Orange Institution.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
