A Shriner fez. ca. 1920s

Object/Artifact

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Homestead Museum

Name/Title

A Shriner fez. ca. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

2018.184.1.2

Description

A Shriner fez, ca. 1920s. A red felt fez with a black tassel. The front has the word "Akdar" and the Shriners symbol embroidered in gold. There is also a metal face and red gem on the front. Inside is a patch for the Ihling Bros. Everard Co. in Kalamazoo, Michigan and a metal ring to attach the tassel. The Ihling Brothers are suppliers of Shriner and Freemason regalia. With stains, and creases, the object is in good overall condition.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Fez

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cap

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects