Robe, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Robe, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.03.125

Description

IOOF Robe. Material: textile, metal. Size: 18" W. x 69" L. Description: black cotton - white embroidered trim - floor length - hood to cover head and face with two openings for the eyes - white and blue skull and crossbones embroidered on hood top - front closure from neckline to hemline with seven brass buttons (two missing) and a white tassled tie belt.

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 Scene Bearer. Initiatory Degree Costume. 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. 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

December 19, 2003

Update Date

November 21, 2024