Cape, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Cape, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.03.138

Description

Odd Fellows Cape. Material: textile, metal. Size: 17 1/2" W. x 47" L. Description: black velvet - white trim - ankle length - round neckline - open from neckline to hemline - closure at neckline with one hook and eye - white scroll embroidery extends from neckline to hemline on both sides of front opening - fully lined with off white cotton - neckline tag: "Good Samaritan".

Context

Waseca organization: Independent Order of Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.), a secret society for the mutual aid and benefit of the members, originated in England in the 18th Century. Odd Fellows ceremonial cape. Second Degree costume of Good Samaritan. Used by Waseca Comee Lodge #25.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Cape, Fraternal

Class

Clothing, Outerwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

January 29, 2004

Update Date

November 21, 2024