1970 SHRINER SYRIA MOSQUE Decorative Plate, Pittsburgh!

1970 SHRINER SYRIA MOSQUE Decorative Plate, Pittsburgh! - eBay (item 310062746309 end time Jul-02-08 18:25:57 PDT)

This decorative plate shows an artist's rendering of the Syria Mosque, a Pittsburgh, PA landmark that has been torn down for years now. The plate has a Shiners emblem and is dedicated to "James P. Houggey, Potentate - 1970." The artist signature says, "Betty. L. Heiges, '69."

I'm not sure if this china plat is for hanging on a wall or for holding snacks. The wear on the gilt edge suggests it was used for something instead of just admired.

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Vintage Red Felt SHRINER FEZ Embroidered Syria, Tassel!

Vintage Red Felt SHRINER FEZ Embroidered Syria, Tassel! - eBay (item 310056025519 end time Jun-07-08 18:43:15 PDT)

This vintage Shriner fez is red felt with embroidered scimitar, crescent and star symbols and the word, "Syria." Inside the back it's stamped, "Made in Germany, 7 1/4." The fabric label inside the front says, "M. Hefter's Sons, 150-154 Lawrence St., Brooklyn, N.Y."

It has a black tassel and two jewels in the symbols. The original jewels were gone and we put these pale blue ones in, so they might not be the right color.

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Vintage SHRINER VEST Heavy Silver Embroidery and Fringe

Vintage SHRINER VEST Heavy Silver Embroidery and Fringe - eBay (item 310055667053 end time Jun-06-08 18:05:00 PDT)

This vintage Shriner vest is actually a half-vest with no back at all. It's red velvet with heavy silver braid, embroidery and fringe. The right side says, "Eclipse" and the left says, "892." The back neck has a label that says, "Uniforms, The Lilley Co., Columbus, Ohio."

The silver embroidery is so thick and heavy it stands a half inch above the fabric surface. The back is lined in red cotton/polyester fabric. The semi-vest has three chain links like a closure at the front. It doesn't open and close, but has a small hook on top. There's a red jewel in the center of each large embroidered star.

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