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Masonic Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine Marracci Temple Group
1960-80
Edward McLaughlin
USA
Photograph
Museum Purchase
2011.006.2

Black and white photograph of Masonic Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order Nobles Mystic Shrine group from Marracci Temple. The group of African American men is arranged in two rows, one standing, one crouching in front. The men wear bolero jackets, white shirts, harem pants and white shoes. All wear dark-colored fezzes with Shrine symbol and "Marracci." The men hold scimitars and wear white gloves. The man standing on the far left holds an American flag. The man standing at far right holds a banner. The group stands outside with trees behind them and houses at left and right. Three people look on from a porch at back left. Raised lettering at lower right reads "Photo by / Edward McLaughlin."


Marracci Temple No. 13 is located in Detroit, Michigan.