Amazing Late 19th Century Large Masonic Perforated Paper Embroidery, With Provenance relief cast portrait Jones's work was not easily

Jones's work was not easily mistaken as traditional

faded blue and red paint on two of the links

and I just couldn't resist the sweet alligator on this old tin mold

And this is really a pretty one--the wood is lovely and in great shape

for carving I believe

Amazing Late 19th Century Large Masonic Perforated Paper Embroidery, With Provenance relief cast portrait Jones's work was not easilyI see a fair number of late 19th century "Home Sweet Home" punch perforated paper needlepoint embroideries, but I don't believe I've come across a Masonic example, at least not one nearly as elaborate as this one, the iconography of which most closely resembles that found on elaborate antique silk Masonic aprons. A note taped to the back tells us this was the work of a Gertrude O'Connor of Harvey, Illinois, made for her husband Benjamin, a member of