William S. Schuyler Apron

The apron shows the three levels of King Solomon's temple.
Outside the Portico on either side of the entrance, two Pillars were erected.

The first apron was worn by Hiram Abif, the legendary founder of the brotherhood of Masons. The apron signifies the secret knowledge possessed by the Freemason which enables him to gain access to any Masonic lodge through the use of grips, passwords, and signs.