Robe, Ceremonial
- Object Name:
- Robe, Ceremonial
- Object ID:
- 2011.026
- Place of Origin:
- United States
- Date:
- circa 1923
- Description:
- Robe, Ku Klux Klan. Used at a cross burning in front of Stevens Memorial Hall in Chester, NH, July 4, 1924. Commercially made, machine-sewn white cotton with red, white, and black embroidered seal sewn on front. Cord belt.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton - Dimensions:
- W-24 L-48 inches
- Provenance:
- Used at a cross burning in front of Stevens Memorial Hall in Chester, NH, July 4, 1924, as well as other Klan events in the area.
See 2011.027, hood worn at same event.
The donor bought the robe at an auction in Chester, NH, at the building across the street from Stevens Memorial Hall. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Richard Holmes
- Subjects:
- Anti-Catholicism, Antisemitism, Bigotry
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