Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library

Masonic Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection Regalia for Solomon in Court Dress
1915-1919
Walter Tripp (1868-1926)
USA: Massachusetts, Boston
Print process on paper, opaque watercolor, graphite, ink
overall 10"h x 6-3/4"w
Gift of the Supreme Council, 33º, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Northern Masonic Jurisdiction, U.S.A.
2011.068.102

Masonic Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection regalia for Solomon in court dress. Depicts full-length male figure wearing pink tunic with red and gold pattern of squares, with white edge at bottom and gold tassels. Over this he wears a purple cape with gold pattern. On his head is a gold and white crown. Figure has a beard. He wears sandals on his feet and gold bracelets. One hand holds a red baton with gold finials. His red and gold sword is worn on one side. Written at top center is "Solomon." Attached to the back is a typewritten piece of paper headed "P.2. / Solomon / Court dress. 7th degree." This is followed by a description of the various costume elements.

For more information, see blog post, July 10, 2020, https://nationalheritagemuseum.typepad.com/library_and_archives/2020/07/designing-costumes-for-the-scottish-rite-1913-1920.html