Royal Arch Apron, 1800–1820 Herkimer County, New York, or vicinity of Deposit, New York Gift of J. Earl Edick, 76.22

Conrad Edick (1763–1845) of German Flats, New York, and a member of Charity Lodge No. 170, owned this apron. Exuberantly decorated, this apron features Masonic symbols, charming figures and fanciful depictions of lodge furnishings. On the right-hand side there is an image of agricultural workers enclosed by the letters “HTWSSTKS.” This image likely represents a symbol that Edick chose for himself as part of the Mark Master degree. Along with other business pursuits, Edick pursued farming.