Collection Highlights
Masonic apron
Date:
1780-1800
Object Number:
1951.523ab
Medium:
Silk, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ribbon
Object Number:
INV.4365.2
Date:
ca. 1875
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 7 x 1 3/4 in. ( 17.8 x 4.4 cm )
Description:
Cream silk ribbon printed in black, yellow, and red; depicts emblem of Knight Templar comprised of shield with cross and crown, masonic symbols, and inscription: "BE THOU FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH"; with medieval helmet and scroll inscribed: "IN HOC SIGNO VINCES" above; two crossed swords in background; inscription on ribbon: "CYRENE/Commandery/No. 39./K. T./ROCHESTER, N. Y./'Silver and Gold have I none, but,/such as I have, gave I unto thee.'/Oct. 12 and 13, 1875."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
