Description: Amazing antique/vintage Odd Fellows IOOF black velvet jacket/coat/robe with gold trim and cotton striped lining made by Ihling Brothers Everard Company. In good vintage condition. Exact date of production unknown, but construction and materials point to it being made between early 1900s-1920s. Sizing is closest to a modern-day men's medium (see photos for measurements). Although garment is an antique, still in very strong condition. Could be worn, but probably best for display to maintain integrity. All snaps in working order. Loose threads here and there, but no rips or tears. Cotton, ticking fabric is stained and has multiple spots/marks throughout. Velvet is in excellent condition. History on Ihling Brothers Everard Company: Ihling Brothers Everard Company, based in Kalamazoo, Michigan, is one of the oldest Masonic and Fraternal Regalia manufacturers in the United States. In 1869, the original building of "The Michigan Freemason" stood at the southeast corner of Michigan (then Main St.) at Portage, where the Olde Peninsula Brewpub now stands.[12] By purchasing an adjoining building in 1911, the physical plant was doubled in size to handle the growing business. This expanded to the corner of Michigan at Edwards St. The final relocation as Ihling Bros. Everard Co. was to 2022 Fulford St., at Alcott St. where they continued the supply of Masonic goods as well as chapter needs for college fraternal organizations.[13] Once the business was acquired by Kalamazoo Sportswear in 1995, they were moved back downtown to Michigan Ave., at Stadium Dr., where they still reside today Odd Fellows history on David: David, first a ruddy youth...a shepherd lad, afterward a soldier. See photos for details and measurements. Please message with any questions.
Price: 200 USD
Location: Westhampton, New York
End Time: 2024-07-23T19:27:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Organization: Odd Fellows
Year: Early 1900s
Signed: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
