Robe, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Robe, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.03.131

Description

IOOF Robe. Material: textile, metal, wood, celluloid. Size: 19" W. x 57" L. Description: black velvet - white embroidered design encircles neckline, cuffs and both sides of front opening - round neckline - long sleeves - front closure with nine buttons (six silver metal and three black celluloid) - attached black rope belt trimmed with fabric covered wooden tassles.

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 robe of Warden. Initiatory Degree costume.Used by Waseca Comee Lodge #25.

Cataloged By

pauline

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Robe, fraternal

Class

Clothing, Outerwear

Category

Personal Artifacts

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

January 6, 2004

Update Date

November 21, 2024