Very Rare, 1818 Early James T. Porter (Marked) Middletown, CT Masonic Grand Master Apron lidded crock This is one of a

This is one of a handful of to my eye completely charming miniature drawings I purchased together

who I purchased this one from

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7 1/4" x 4 5/8" watercolor on watermarked laid paper

Very Rare, 1818 Early James T. Porter (Marked) Middletown, CT Masonic Grand Master Apron lidded crock This is one of aThis 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