Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Masonic Scottish Rite Consistory Regalia for Second Emir (29th Degree)
1915-1919
Walter Tripp (1868-1926)
USA: Massachusetts, Boston
Print process on paper, opaque watercolor, graphite, ink
overall: 10"h x 8"w
Gift of the Supreme Council, 33º, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
2011.068.218

Masonic Scottish Rite Consistory regalia for Second Emir (29th degree). Depicts full-length male figure wearing a long light purple tunic and purple harem pants. Over this he is wearing a tan coat with long, wide sleeves and gold trim. He wears a yellow, white and blue sash with a scimitar at his waist. He wears a gold necklace with red and yellow jewels. He wears red and brown shoes that curl over his toes. He is cleanshaven and wears a pink and blue turban with gold jewel and red plume in front. The fabric from the turban extends down one side to his waist. He stands with both arms extended down and slightly out. Handwritten on the back is "C76-10." Attached to the original plastic backing is a red and white label with lettering "C. 74 / Second Emir / XXIX." Below this is additional text that has been crossed out.