Vintage 1920s Ku Klux Klan Framed Collection – Indiana Klavern No. 2095 Historical Artifacts

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Vintage 1920s Ku Klux Klan Framed Collection – Indiana Klavern No. 2095 Historical Artifacts

 Description:

Overview:

This is a framed shadowbox containing a collection of authentic Ku Klux Klan memorabilia originating from the 1920s. The centerpiece of the collection is identified by a handwritten label as belonging to "Indiana Klavern No. 2095," offering a specific and rare glimpse into the organization's structure during its peak period of influence, often referred to as the "Second Klan."

This collection is presented as a historical and sociological artifact. It is intended for collectors of historical Americana, researchers, and museums. The contents of this collection represent a painful and significant part of American history; they are sold strictly as historical artifacts and do not imply any endorsement of the views or actions of the organization.

Collection Details:

This professionally mounted collection includes several distinct items from the era:

• Central KKK Pennant: A vintage, triangular felt or canvas pennant in a tan/ecru color. It features three large, black, serif-style letters "K K K" vertically aligned.
• Handwritten Identification Label: A paper label, handwritten in ink, reads: "Vintage Ku Klux Klan Pennant from Indiana Klavern No. 2095." This provides specific provenance to a local chapter in Indiana, which was a center of Klan activity in the 1920s.
• Klan Emblem: A circular, red paper or cardstock emblem featuring a white cross. In the center of the white cross is a smaller red cross, which contains a black symbol resembling a teardrop, representing the "Mystick Insignia of a Klansman" (MIOAK).
• Vintage Photographs: Two original black-and-white photographs, each depicting individuals dressed in full Ku Klux Klan robes and hoods in an outdoor setting.
• "Patronage" Card: A small, printed card that reads "KEEP IT FLYING" above an American flag. Below, it quotes a line inspired by the Gettysburg Address: "...The government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." The card concludes with "YOU HAVE BEEN PATRONIZED BY A MEMBER OF THE KNIGHTS OF THE KU KLUX KLAN." These cards were often left at businesses or given to individuals to signify the Klan's presence or support.
• Commemorative Token: A bronze or copper-colored coin-like token. It features a swastika-like symbol (a Klan "lotor," not a Nazi swastika) within an eight-pointed star and the marking "100%," referencing the Klan's "100% Americanism" slogan of the period.

Historical Context:

The 1920s marked the height of the Ku Klux Klan's power and membership in the United States, with a significant presence in Midwestern states like Indiana. At this time, the Klan was a powerful social and political force, influencing local and state politics. This collection serves as a direct material link to that complex and controversial era of American history.

Condition and Presentation:

• The artifacts are mounted on a red fabric background and housed in a dark wood shadowbox frame under glass.
• All items exhibit signs of age consistent with materials from the 1920s, including some discoloration and wear, which adds to their authenticity.
• The collection appears to be well-preserved.

Dimensions:

• Frame Width14.5
• Frame Depth:. .50