Amazing Late 19th Century Large Masonic Perforated Paper Embroidery, With Provenance antique art the latter of which--and its

the latter of which--and its presence--photos don't well capture

The color is bright and saturated and the stock is matte

which is applied on the surface of a woven bamboo or wood object

and appropriately

Amazing Late 19th Century Large Masonic Perforated Paper Embroidery, With Provenance antique art the latter of which--and itsI see a fair number of late 19th century "Home Sweet Home" punch perforated paper needlepoint embroideries, but I don't believe I've come across a Masonic example, at least not one nearly as elaborate as this one, the iconography of which most closely resembles that found on elaborate antique silk Masonic aprons. A note taped to the back tells us this was the work of a Gertrude O'Connor of Harvey, Illinois, made for her husband Benjamin, a member of