Very Rare, 1818 Early James T. Porter (Marked) Middletown, CT Masonic Grand Master Apron 1940s illustration at right in first photo

at right in first photo

1940s or 50s I would guess

with the sullen subject reluctantly sitting for the portrait

I think this Czechoslovakian Art Deco vase is simply lovely and also compelling—it feels a little bit Asian

Very Rare, 1818 Early James T. Porter (Marked) Middletown, CT Masonic Grand Master Apron 1940s illustration at right in first photoThis fantastic thing! It is a dated, 1818 silk Masonic Grand Masters apron engraved with a marvelously extensive array of symbols, including large all seeing eye at top. I have found a few other related examples out there (sold at auction and in museum collections, including at the Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library) featuring engraved images attributed to James T. Porter (active 1810 1830), of Middletown, Connecticutand this one is definitely