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Metadata
Object ID # |
2017.078.001 |
Object Name |
Apron, Fraternal |
Title |
Master Mason Apron (Archie N. MacCuaig, Durham Masonic Lodge) |
Year Range to |
1981 |
Made |
Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd. |
Place of Origin |
Toronto, Ontario/England, United Kingdom |
Description |
A Masonic regalia item, a Master Mason's lambskin apron, with "A. N." crudely-embroidered on the reverse side's maker's label. The woven maker's label is from the Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd. of 51 Simcoe Street, Toronto. The front side of the white lambskin is decorated at the perimeterwith pale blue grosgrain ribbon and bullion (gold-coloured) trim, as well as brasstone hardware pieces. There are two groups of seven pendant chains, and three inverted T brasstone pieces with the Masonic dividers and compass symbol. The back side is pale blue satin. There are two thick blue twisted cord waist ties with large twist cord tassels. |
Makers mark |
Reverse side has a sewn-on woven label (white with blue design and lettering). There is a shield-shaped motif with THE MUIR centrally. It is flanked with "EST." and "187_". The word "GRAND" is below the shield. "MUIR CAP & REGALIA LTD. / 51 SIMCOE ST. TORONTO". If the two hanging ribbons are lifted up, the back side of the bars has PAT. 952254 / NOS. 957809 / MADE / IN ENGLAND. |
Provenance |
Manufactured at Toronto by the Muir Cap & Regalia Ltd. The hardware has Made in England and a patent date on it. Owned/used by Archie N. MacCuaig. The MacCuaig farm was in Glenelg Township, Grey County. He was a member of the Durham Masonic Lodge #306 and Chapter #221 for 50 years. He was a Worshipful Master and Life Member. This item was passed down to Norman Robinson of the Edge Hill area of Glenelg Township. It last belonged to Norman's wife, Ruth Anne Robinson (née Hollands), of Kincardine, Ontario. |
Collection |
Organizational/Government Collection |
Material |
Leather/Satin/Ribbon/Cord/Metal/Brass/Thread/Dye |
Dimensions |
W-39.5 L-33.5 D-2 cm |
Found |
Grey County, Ontario |
People |
Robinson, Norman MacCuaig, Archie Neil |
Subjects |
Fraternal organizations Fraternal lodges Masonic buildings Ceremonial objects |
Search Terms |
Durham Masonic Lodge #306 A. F.& A. M. Masonic Lodges in Grey County |
Function |
A Masonic regalia item, worn by a man who had achieved the Master Mason level. This item was used by Archie N. MacCuaig, who belonged to the Durham Lodge No. 306 A.F. & A.M. The cords allowed the Masonic apron to be tied around the man's waist. "The lambskin Master Mason apron derives from the working apron of the ancient stone masons. It is an Emblem of Innocence and the badge of a Freemason". |