Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Masonic Scottish Rite Rose Croix Collar
ca. 1863
Maker not marked
USA
Slk, sequins, chenille, metal, glass
overall: 15-1/2"h x 18"w x 1/4"d
Gift of James H. Freeland
78.57.2

Masonic Scottish Rite Rose Croix Collar; red silk (grosgrain) background with cross; central motif of sequin pelican and three young on chenille shield; sequin vines and scallops; with metal pendant and brilliants with central gold painted pelican; on reverse, sequin cross with red center, mounted on pediment; hand-stitched; hook and eye closure.

This collar belonged to James Horatio Freeland (1827-1902), 33°.