The average mason is rather apt to take our Masonic Clothing for granted and not realise that it has come down to us from the clothing of the old Operative Masons.
It has taken over two centuries to evolve our present elaborate clothing from that of the old Operatives.
I intend this evening to briefly sketch the process by which this has come about, and to give you some idea of what was worn by our Brethren during that period.
Our Modern Masonic Clothing consists of Apron and Gloves, and in some cases a collar and gauntlets.
I intend this evening to briefly sketch the history of these from the time of the Operative Masons.
