Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Masonic Scottish Rite Consistory Regalia for Master of Ceremonies (22nd 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.
2011.068.225

Masonic Scottish Rite Consistory regalia for Master of Ceremonies (22nd degree). Depicts full-length male figure wearing a short red tunic with gold, white and blue trim. The tunic is sleeveless and he wears it over long green patterned sleeves. He wears a gold and green belt. He wears maroon lace-up shoes. He has black hair and wears a green cap with gold trim and a maroon and green tassel. He stands with his head in profile and both arms bent. He makes a sign with one hand. Attached to the back is a typewritten piece of paper headed "C. 83. / XXII-3. Master of Ceremonies." This is followed by a description of the various costume elements and a note on their sources.