Robe, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Robe, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.03.135

Description

Odd Fellows Robe. Material: textile, metal. Size: 20" W. x 8" L. Description (front): black velvet - red satin band at waistline and hemline embroidered with gold silk scrolling - round neckline - front closure with nine brass buttons (two missing) - long sleeves. Description (back and sleeves): black velvet - center back yellow shield trimmed with an embroidered lion - wide band of gold embroidered red satin encircles robe at waistline and hemline - light blue satin stripes embroidered with gold metalic thread encircle cuffs and shoulder area.(picture shows back of garment)

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. First degree costume of Inner Guard. 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

Fair

Create Date

January 28, 2004

Update Date

November 21, 2024