July 14th, 2011
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/14/2011
Another unusual Ku Klux Klan robe, this one being an identified Chaplain’s robe. from the inside of the robe, the id is “Rev. J.M.T., Austin” then stenciled “1931, 44.” The muslin off-white robe closes with 5 large buttons and tasseled waist rope. A two foot cape, which drapes across the shoulders and down the back, is sewn in. On the left breast is sewn the 4-1/2” diameter Klan felt badge. The large hood and mask, has a 3” red-inked cross on each side. The hood finishes at the top with red tassel. VG, 1931.
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