Ty Cobb Shriners fez

Dateundated

DescriptionMaroon felt fez with a black tassel at the top which is attached to the proper left side. "Moslem" is embroidered in gold and white on the front with a sword below and an arch opening towards the bottom. In the center of the arch is an attached gold rectangular medallion with an image of a face. Below the arch is a gold embroidered star. Top of the fez has small punched ventilation holes. Interior of the fez has a red fabric label sewn in, "Ihling Bros. Everard Co. / Masonic Outfitters / Kalamazoo, Mich."

Bio/Historical NoteShriners fez owned by Ty Cobb. Cobb was made a noble of Moslem Temple in Detroit on January 26, 1912 and an honorary member of City of Straits Lodge #452 on May 7, 1921.

Object numberB-1983-0139

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Ihling Bros. Everard Co. (Kalamazoo, Mich.)

Subject Cobb, Ty, 1886-1961

Subject Shriners International

Attributes

Classificationspersonal artifacts

Dimensions7.5 x 6.5 x 7.5 in.

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