Robe, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Robe, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.04.94

Description

Robe. Material: textile, metal. Size: 19" W. x 40 1/2" L. Description: black velvet trimmed with red velvet, silver studs and gold metal trim - fingertip length - front closure with brass buttons - attached picture displays garment back and its elaborate embroidered coat of arms.

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. Ceremonial Odd Fellow Robe 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

March 31, 2004

Update Date

November 21, 2024