Name/Title
Robe, FraternalEntry/Object ID
1.03.136Description
Odd Fellows Robe. Material: textile, metal, glass. Size: 18" W. x 56 1/2" L. Description: red velvet - white trim - round neckline - round collar edged with white embroidery and 2 1/2" W. beaded fringe - floor length - front closure from neckline to hemline with ten brass buttons (one missing) and a red tassled cord belt - white silk ornately patterned embroidery extends across upper back, front yoke and down both front sides of robe to hemline - long sleeves - wide band of same white embroidery around sleeve edges - lined with white, blue vertically striped cotton - back neckline tag: "Past Grand - The M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus, O. Military & Society Goods".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. Initiatory Dregree costume of Past Grand. Used by Waseca Comee Lodge #25.Cataloged By
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Robe, fraternalClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
January 29, 2004Update Date
November 21, 2024