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Masonic Scottish Rite Consistory Regalia for Frederick the Great (20th 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.
2011.068.157

Drawing of Masonic Scottish Rite Consistory regalia for Frederick the Great (20th degree). Depicts full-length male figure wearing an 18th-century style uniform. He wears a blue double-breasted coat with red collar, cuffs and sash. On his chest is a gold jewel. Under the coat he wears a white shirt with ruffled collar and cuffs. He also wears a white vest and white breeches. He wears tall black riding boots. He has a silver sword at his waist. He wears a blue hat with red cockade and white plume. He has white hair. He is shown in profile and has his head bowed and one hand at his lips. His other arm is bent and his gloved hand rests on his waist and holds his other white glove. Attached to the back is a typewritten piece of paper headed "C. 15. / XX-1. Frederick the Great." This is followed by a description of the various costume elements and notes on their sources.



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