This Masonic apron dated to the late 1830s. It had been kept in a small, leather pouch for most of its “life,” but the new owner wanted to be able to display it. The apron was unfolded and allowed to relax slowly over time. The silk ribbon edge was supported and reassembled where necessary. The hanging ribbons (that once supported the short sections of metal fringe) were replaced by dyed-to-match modern facsimiles. To display it without creating unnecessary holes and damaging the delicate, thin leather, a set of magnets were prepared which hide under the flap and attach to mate magnets hidden under the mounting board cover fabric. Here, before and after views of the treated and mounted apron. Below, before and after views with the flap raised.