Created by
Unidentified
Subject of
Improved Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks of the World, American, founded 1898
Date
ca. 1940s
Medium
canvas, ribbon, ink
Dimensions
H x W (Apron, no strings): 12 x 14 9/16 in. (30.5 x 37 cm)
H x W (Apron with strings): 12 x 87 1/2 in. (30.5 x 222.3 cm)
Description
Discolored white canvas apron with purple trim and printed iconography of the Improved Benevolent Protective Order of the Elks of the World. Apron consists of two (2) pieces of canvas, a half-circle overtop a larger square. The half-circle piece features stylized purple text that reads [IBPOE of W]. The square canvas features an image of a male elk standing in a field above an elaborate banner bearing the phrase [CERVUS ALCES]. Canvas is trimmed with purple ribbon and has a matching purple tie.
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
aprons (protective wear)
Topic
Associations and institutions
Clothing and dress
Fraternal organizations
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.46.17.2
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd52a759115-376b-40bb-bf10-f146104c6582

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