Red Men headband

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Red Men headband

Entry/Object ID

1969

Description

Red Men headband of red and black cloth blue and white bead work on front and red, blue, orange and white feathers sticking out of the top of the headband. Cloth label sewn inside reads "W. H. RUSSELL". "The Improved Order of Red Men" was a one of the earliest American fraternal organizations. Its ceremonial regalia and rituals were based on those of Native American.

Acquisition

Accession

00

Source or Donor

Found in collection

Acquisition Method

Gift

Material

Fabric, Glass, Feathers