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Masonic Scottish Rite 33rd Degree Cap for Richard V. Travis
ca. 2001
C. E. Ward Fraternal Supply Co.
USA: Virginia, Salem
silk, velvet, bullion, leather
overall: 3-1/2"h x 7"w x 7"d
Gift of Richard V. Travis
2012.054.26

Masonic Scottish Rite 33rd Degree cap. Round white cap with yellow cord across the top. White velvet band around edge with gold trim. At front is a gold bullion double-headed eagle with purple delta or triangle at its chest marked "33." Above the eagle's heads is a gold bullion crown. Inside the cap is a brown leather sweatband. Lined with purple silk that is embroidered in yellow, "Ill. Richard V. Travis, 33º." A size label is attached to the lining. Stamped in gold on the sweatband is "C.E. Ward Fraternal Supply Co. / 840 Union Street / Salem, VA 24153."