Shriner Fez, circa 1920
Abstract
A burgundy wool felt hat with a black tassel. Metal coils spell ''El Jebel'' on the front. There is a gold sword under the letters and a crescent with a star under the sword. A gold colored metal King Tut head hangs from sword. There is a small plastic imitation garnet in the center of the star. Cotton burgundy fabric sewn inside the hat has a crest and printed in black ink: ''Appel-Zlzka; Denver, Colo''. The Shriners are a fraternal organization that raise money for the treatment of children with severe illnesses or disabilities. Originally belonged to Azriel Stein.
Dates
- circa 1920
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Extent
1 Items (Fez)
Scope and Contents
Miller Stein Family Objects, Artwork, and Other Material.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Fair Wool (textile) --Cotton
Provenance
Originally belonged to Azriel Stein.
General
Title supplied by archivist.
Inscription and Marks
On front: ''El Jebel''; on interior label: ''Appel-Zlzka; Denver, Colo''
Creator
- From the Collection: Stein, Irene Miller, 1894-2000 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository