Ku Klux Klan, 2nd, American, 1915 - 1944 Search this
Medium:
rope
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 13/16 × 72 7/16 × 13/16 in. (2 × 184 × 2 cm)
Type:
belts (costume accessories)
Place used:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
ca. 1935
Description:
A white rope belt worn by a Ku Klux Klan member of an undetermined rank. Each end of the belt is knotted with tassels.
Statement:
Objects depicting symbols of hate or related to organized hate groups may be offensive and disturbing, but the NMAAHC aims to include them in the Collection to present and preserve the historical context in which they were created and used. Objects of this type provide an important historical record from which to study and evaluate history and culture.