George Washington Dressed in Masonic Regalia
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Title
George Washington Dressed in Masonic Regalia
Subject
Washington, George, 1732-1799, Freemasonry - United States
Description
It is believed that many Founding Fathers including George Washington were Masons. The painting, by Hattie E. Burdette, was produced for the George Washington Bicentennial Commission in 1932. Lithograph copies on canvas were distributed to lodges across the United States. Washington is wearing a white satin apron.The apron is known as the unique badge of a Mason. It is thought that Marquis de Lafayette's wife embroidered Washington's apron, and Lafayette presented the gift to him as an emblem of their strong bond and friendship.
Creator
Effingham Public Library
Publisher
George Washington Bicentennial Commission
Date
1932
Rights
No rights - United States
Format
jpg
Language
eng
Type
Still image
Identifier
COL006
Coverage
New Hampshire, Effingham
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Lithograph on canvas
Files
Collection
Reference
George Washington Dressed in Masonic Regalia, Effingham Public Library, George Washington Bicentennial Commission, 1932
Cite As
Effingham Public Library, “George Washington Dressed in Masonic Regalia,” Effingham History Project, accessed May 12, 2024, https://effingham.omeka.net/items/show/119.