Object Record
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Metadata
Catalog Number |
2020.FIC.080 |
Object Name |
Hat, Fraternal |
Title |
Tall Cedars of Lebanon Green Hat |
Description |
This green, pyramid-shaped hat features an image of a tree with green leaves and a brown trunk on all three sides. The trees are likely cedar trees, each with green foliage beneath them. In addition to the tree images, sides one and three of the hat display yellow inscriptions along the bottom. The inscription on side one reads, "TALL CEDARS OF LEBANON," while side three reads, "TRENTON FOREST No. 4," with the "o" underlined. The top of the hat is adorned with a yellow tassel, and a small green loop is located inside the hat. According to J. Edward Bullen, the Supreme Historian of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon from 1970 to 1975, the organization is a Masonic society founded in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1902. The name "Tall Cedars of Lebanon" references the Old Testament story of King Solomon using the cedars of Lebanon to build his temple. The society holds meetings in groups called "Forests," each led by a Grand Tall Cedar. Though the first meeting to establish the Tall Cedars of Lebanon took place in Trenton, the first Forest was in Glassboro. The Trenton Forest was the fourth Forest established. The organization's motto is "Fun, Frolic, & Fellowship," and they are known for their distinctive pyramid-shaped hats. As of 2024, the Tall Cedars of Lebanon have approximately 6,300 members, most of whom reside in Pennsylvania or New Jersey. Citations: Bullen, J. E. (n.d.). Tall Cedars History. Tall Cedars of Lebanon International. https://www.tallcedars.org/information/history.htm |
Date |
Late 20th to Ealry 21st Century |
Material |
Fabric |
Artist |
Unknown |
Height (in) |
8.500 |
Length (in) |
8.000 |
Width (in) |
8.000 |
Condition |
Good |
Condition Notes |
Overall: A few tears and the second side is dented. Side One: There are some tears on the bottom near the left side. Side Two: The top is dented. Side Three: The lining is coming slightly undone on the bottom near the left side: Top: There is nothing of note Bottom: There is nothing of note. |
Inscription Type |
Inscription |
Inscription Location |
Side One, Bottom, Left to Right |
Inscription Technique |
Embroidered |
Inscription Text |
"TALL CEDARS" Line 1 "OF LEBANON" Line 2 Inscription Embroidered Side Three, Bottom, Left to Right "TRENTON" Line 1 "FOREST No 4" Line 2 |
Classification |
Social & Personal Activity |
Subjects |
Clothing & dress Clothing industry Hats Clubs Clubhouses Masonic buildings Masonry |
Search Terms |
Hat Pyramid Trenton New Jersey Tall Cedars of Lebanon Green Yellow Cedar Tree Masonic Leaves Trunk Brown Tassel Forest No 4 King Solomon Old Testament 1902 20th Century 21st Century Tall Cedars of Lebanon Green Hat Free Mason Masonry |
Provenance |
Found in collection |