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Joseph George Heuer, (1876–1954), “Fraternal Symbols of the American Protective Association,” P…
Fraternal Symbols of the American Protective Association
Joseph George Heuer, (1876–1954), “Fraternal Symbols of the American Protective Association,” P…
Joseph George Heuer, (1876–1954), “Fraternal Symbols of the American Protective Association,” Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1919, Paper, 28 1/2 × 28 ½ in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Museum of American Folk Art purchase, 1985.40.1. Photographer unidentified
Record Details

Fraternal Symbols of the American Protective Association

Artist ((1876–1954))
Date1919
Place/RegionPittsburgh, Pennsylvania
MediumCut paper
DimensionsSheet: 28 1/2 x 28 1/2 "
Frame: 32 x 32 x 1 1/2 "
Credit LineMuseum of American Folk Art purchase
Accession number1985.40.1
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
Description
This highly complex fraternal papercut is one of several cut by Joseph G. Heuer (1876–1954) between the 1890s and 1953. According to information provided by descendants, the artist was a 33rd Degree Mason and was Master of his Lodge. He was also District Deputy of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania that holds one of the papercuts. Heuer was born in the 10th Ward District of Pittsburgh and earned a degree in electrical engineering.  Although he made his living in sales, he also wrote music and patented inventions. His last papercut, made in 1953, remains in the family and was bequeathed to the first male heir to become a Mason.
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