Vtg Wisemen Christmas Play Turban Crown Costume.

I will be separately listing the other 2 wiseman crowns from same Methodist Church . Also likely Lilley Co. this crown needs some TLC as noted in photos. Not falling apart still solid - thread bare from much use!

Blurb about Lilley Co -

During this period, from 1870-1910, over 20 percent of men in the United States belonged to a fraternal organization, which served various purposes such as mutual aid and insurance, political interests, social functions, and the comfort of stability and belonging in a dynamic post-war society that was rapidly industrializing. Clothing played a very important role in the ritual ceremonies for these societies, and M.C. Lilley & Co. capitalized on this influx of demand by manufacturing ritual costumes and attire.

About the estate from which items purchased:

First United Methodist church, Endicott NY:

IBM money funded this church into the 21st c. Church history shows photo of Watson. Also Johnson of Endicott Johnson shoes contributed worshipped at this church!

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