UNIFORM (FRATERNAL)
[Clothing, Outerwear]

Accession Number: 1968.57.0

Physical Description: A beige satin robe with decorative trim. The A-line robe has a center placket. Center front opening with six button, bone (?) closure. The mandarin collar has a red cloth band and blue cloth star on each side. On the left front is a red, black, and white circle patch. In the middle of the patch is a black and white "X" with a square in the center. Inside the square is a red tear-shape design. The long sleeves have bell cuffs. On each side seam is a belt loop and a slit opening. Along the neckline are seven snaps. The collar has hook-and-eye closures. The back has a center seam opening. .1) Hat .2) Hat stiffener .3) Sash .4) Cape .5) Robe .6) Robe

History of Object: According to the accession ledger, these Klan robes were worn by William Erwin George in Kansas.

Date: Between 1921 and 1925

Dimensions (in cm): 124.50 (H) 47.00 (W)

Marks/Inscriptions: [right, slit opening, vertical format] BILL //

Index Terms

Associations and Subjects

Theme/topic: Fraternal organizations
Use, Place of: Kansas
Business / Organization: Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
Individual: George, William Erwin

Status: Cataloged

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