Robe, Fraternal

Object/Artifact

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Robe, Fraternal

Entry/Object ID

1.03.124

Description

IOOF Robe. Material: textile, metal. Size: 18 1/2" W. x 40" L. Description: black velvet - white embroidered trim over shoulders in an armor chain link pattern - high neckline - front closure with six brass buttons and one large hook and eye at neckline and three hooks and eyes at hemline - rose velvet band lined with gold metallic lace and trimmed with eight silver studs encircles waistline - long sleeves - cuffs trimmed with four silver studs and two rows of lace - hemline encircled with a border of red and gold embroidery.

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 Guard. 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