Object Record
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Object Name |
Fez |
Caption |
Maroon felt Zuhrah Schrine fez with black tassel |
Description |
Maroon felt Zuhrah Shrine fez with a black tassel and Zuhrah emblem. The emblem has a crescent of the claws of the Royal Bengal Tiger hanging from a scimitar with a star underneath. Belonged to Frank J. Zila, Hutchinson, MN. Maker's mark stamped inside but only "Made in Minnesota" is readable. Probably made by Wendell-Miner Co., Inc., Minneapolis, MN. "A.A.O.N.M.S. stands for The Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. A.A.O.N.M.S. is an anagram for "A MASON". The Shrine is a uniquely American organization. To Freemasons in other parts of the world, Shrine membership is not available. The "Shrine Temple", the building in which Shriners meet, is dedicated to deity. Members of the Shrine are called "Nobles". Their wives are called "Ladies", e.g.: Noble John Jones and his Lady Samantha. Shriners are the social "arm" within Freemasonry. This organization hosts balls, golf tournaments, ice cream socials and other events. Nobles wear fezzes and you will often see them in parades or volunteering for the many charitable causes both local and national that the Shrine supports. Shriners are well known for their tireless charitable support of burn victims. They fully fund and support several burn hospitals for children where burn patients under the age of 18 are treated at no charge. |
Catalog Number |
2021-0119-004 |
Search Terms |
Hats Shriners Fezzes Wendell-Miner Co., Inc., Minneapolis, MN |
Subjects |
Hats Fraternal organizations Fraternal lodges |
People |
Zila, Frank J. |