Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Masonic Scottish Rite Consistory Regalia for Richard I of England (21st 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.
2011.068.173

Drawing of Masonic Scottish Rite Consistory regalia for Richard I of England (21st degree). Depicts full-length male figure wearing full suit of white chainmail. The armor is in the form of a long-sleeved tunic that extends tof gloves and full leggings over the feet. The tunic has gold trim along the bottom and a red and white belt. The armor covers his head and he wears a white helmet with red "fan" style ornament at top. He wears a red scabbard at his waist and has a sword in front of him, point down, on which he rests one hand. He stands in profile. Attached to the back is a typewritten piece of paper headed "C. 31. / XXI-1. Richard I of England." This is followed by a description of the various costume elements and a note on their sources.