On June 16, 1871, the original Thirteen Masons organized the first Shrine Temple - which they named "Mecca" - at Nickerbocker College on 6th Avenue. The notable red Fez with its black tassel became the Shrine's official headgear, and has since been handed down through the ages.
1870s Bollman Heritage Collection Fez - Burgundy/S Fezzes may be old, but they're cool now, whether you're a time traveling alien, the President of the United States, or an ordinary human.. And in maintaining the Near East theme, these first Shriners chose to denote their exclusivity with the Fez.
