Title

Knights of Columbus Uniform

Creation Date

circa 1900 – 2017

Description

Black cape with red lining that is worn as part of the Fourth Degree Color Corps uniform for the Knights of Columbus.  Worn by Leo Wehner, a longtime Austin general contractor.   There is a Knights of Columbus patch sewn on the inside of the cape on the left side.  It closes with a hook and eye closure at the neck and has a black knotted cord draped across the front.  This version of the uniform was worn from ca. 1900-2017.  The full uniform consists of a tuxedo (see 2021.026.0003), a chapeau (hat with a feather), white gloves, and sword.