Order of the Eastern Star Apron, Chapelhall, around 1925

Ceremonial apron worn by a Chapelhall member of the temperance society. The main lambskin panel represents the purity and innocence of the lamb, while the five-pointed star symbol of the Order of the Eastern Star is displayed in the two lower corners. Above, the letter G surrounded by compass and square is held to be representative of geometry and God, the Masonic Grand Architect of the Universe.

Museum reference:
NLC-2004-150
Associated with:
1925 c · Order of the Eastern Star · The Order of the Eastern Star is an affiliate body of the Masonic Lodge and membership is open to members of the lodge and their female relatives. The grandparents of the donor were members of the Order of the Eastern Star.


Dimensions:
height: 330mm
width: 370mm
Materials:
lambskin, gilt thread, metal, cloth

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