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Antique regalia produced by CE Ward and Co. in New London, Ohio for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Odd Fellows are a fraternal organization much like the Free Masons and have a long history in the United States. We have been fortunate to acquirea few of them in black velvet (for guards) and red velvet for officers. They are of different size and/ or design. We are listing all of them separately, with detail description of the condition for each. These robes/uniforms/??? would make excellent additions to any collection of masonic history. They would also look great as home décor, or worn for special occasions.
Color: This item uses black velvet as the base, with Gold and Silver accents throughout. The Costume Leggings are black velvet with silver metal accents and gold tread.
MEASUREMENTS:Coat
Length: 39 inches
Sleeves: 21 1/2 inches from armpit to cuff
Chest: 24 1/2 inches laying flat, 49 inches around
Waist: 22 inches laying flat, 44 inches around
Shoulders: 19 inches acrossBottom: 56 inches around
Costume Leggings-
Length: 27 1/2 inches not including straps
Width at top: 11 inches laying flat, 22 inches around
Width at bottom: 8 inches laying flat, 16 inches around
CONDITION: This wonderful textile is in as found, not freshly laundered condition with signs of time and use. The velvet is in good to excellent condition. Lining is in good condition but shows wear. Some metal pieces have lost their luster. All of the metal studs appear to be in place. All studs and embroidery is present and in good to excellent condition. Leggings are in very good to excellent condition. One inside hook is missing as shown in picture #12. So much character, this is such a unique textile!
