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Independent Order of Odd Fellows Apron
1820-1840
Maker not marked
USA
silk, paint, bullion, cotton
overall: 16"h x 14-1/4"w
Museum Purchase
2015.058.1

Independent Order of Odd Fellows apron. Shield-shaped body with rounded false flap. White with red pleated ribbon and flat silver bullion trim along the edges. All-seeing eye with glory rays painted on the flap. Hand with crossed arrows and bow painted at center of body. Below this is a three-link chain and a banner reading "Friendship, Love, Truth." Bound along the top edge with red ribbon that extends to form ties. Lined with off-white twill fabric.