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Masonic Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection Regalia for Abda, Father of Adoniram (7th degree) and Abdamon, Friend to Hiram (14th degree)
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.
2011.068.110

Masonic Scottish Rite Lodge of Perfection regalia for Abda, father of Adoniram (7th degree) and Abdamon, friend to Hiram (14th degree). Depicts full-length male figure wearing long maroon robe with long sleeves. White and pink stylized floral border at bottom and neck. White mantle is worn over the robe; it has green and gold stripes along the edge. He wears sandals and has a white beard. On his head is a maroon turban. Both arms are outstretched and he makes signs with his fingers. Attached to the back is a typewritten piece of paper headed "P.10. / Abda, Father of Adoniram. 7. / Abdamon, Friend to Hiram. 14." This is followed by a description of the various costume elements and a list of "authorities."