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Robe, FraternalEntry/Object ID
1.03.128Description
IOOF Robe. Material: textile, metal, fur, wood. Size: 19" W. x 54 " L. Description: red velvet - ankle length - round neckline - front closure from neckline to hemline with eleven brass buttons (one missing) and a heavy red and cream colored belt decorated over all with tasseled wooden balls - long, full double-layered sleeves - red velvet upper sleeve - lower sleeve encircled with one wide green silk band edged with gold metal trim, an ivory velvet band tufted with brown fur - yellow silk sleeve lining - red velvet inner sleeve trimmed with with gold metal lace trim, green silk edged with gold metal trim above a cream colored silk pleated cuff - lower robe skirt and hemeline encircled with a band of green silk edged with gold metal trim and a band of cream colored velvet tufted with brown fur. Robe back: red velvet vertical panels trimmed with panels of gold metal lace, green silk edged with gold metal trim, cream colored velvet panel centered with gold metal lace and brown fur tufts.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 King. First Degree Costume. These costumes were typically worn by Past Grands, Noble Grands and Vice Grands.Used by Waseca Comee Lodge #25.Cataloged By
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Robe, fraternalClass
Clothing, OuterwearCategory
Personal ArtifactsCreate Date
December 24, 2003Update Date
November 21, 2024