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Collection Highlights

Leg brace
ca. 1940
2002.76
Leather, metal
Used By: Franklin Delano Roosevelt

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Masonic apron

Masonic apron
Object name 
Masonic apron
Date 
prior to 1794
Description 
Masonic apron
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Jones and her sons
Object Number 
1932.63
Gallery Label 
This apron belonged to DeWitt Clinton (1769-1828) former Goivernor of New York and Mayor of New York City. Clinton was a Mason before 1794, when we became Master of the Holland Lodge.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.