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“The Improved Order of Red Men” Ceremonial Apron

Offered by: Allan Katz Americana

Description
American. Weccacoe (Philadelphia), Pennsylvania. Polychrome paint with gilt decoration on silk. Circa 1840.

“Tribe #7” helps to date this apron as one of the earliest known artifacts from the International Order of Red Men. Please reference our historical information about the I.O.R.M. in the description for the PLAQUE AND WALL CASE FOR: “THE IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN” pictured earlier in this catalog.

More Information

Origin:	United States, Pennsylvania
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Polychrome paint with gilt decoration on silk.
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	Circa 1840
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Americana, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	188738

Dimensions

W.	17 in;	H.	18 in;
W.	43.18 cm;	H.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

A passionate collector and a successful and respected dealer in early American advertising since 1973, Allan expanded this passion to include collecting period American folk art and Americana. He subsequently became a dealer in this material in 1985. Allan has earned a reputation, in both the dealer and collector communities, as being an authority in this subject matter, for having extensive knowledge, a keen eye for the material and a love for this exciting American art form.

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