Forwarded from Finding Truth (OS) (Flat, Stationary Frog)
William Clark’s Masonic Apron.
William Clark was part of the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition. Clark was a General in the Missouri Militia, appointed Governor of the Missouri Territory, and appointed Superintendent of Indian Affairs. In 1809, Clark became a Master Mason in St. Louis Lodge No. 111. On display, William Clark’s painted silk Masonic apron depicting many of the symbols of Freemasonry. Each symbol conveys profound meaning to Masons.
William Clark was part of the famed Lewis and Clark Expedition. Clark was a General in the Missouri Militia, appointed Governor of the Missouri Territory, and appointed Superintendent of Indian Affairs. In 1809, Clark became a Master Mason in St. Louis Lodge No. 111. On display, William Clark’s painted silk Masonic apron depicting many of the symbols of Freemasonry. Each symbol conveys profound meaning to Masons.