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Men in Independent Order of Odd Fellows Patriarchs Militants Regalia with Woman
ca. 1903
Tyson & Son
USA: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Photograph on paper mounted on board
sheet: 7-7/8"h x 5-7/8"w
Gift of Jacques Noel Jacobsen, Jr.
86.60.37

Black and white photograph shows woman, seated, between two unidentified men dressed in uniforms of IOOF Patriarchs Militant; marked on front "Tyson & Son / 2617 N. 11th St., Phila."


In 1885, in response to an upswelling of interest from members, the leadership of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows established a uniformed group called the Patriarchs Militant. Members of this group met to practice drills and to prepare to march in parades wearing military-inspired uniforms and carrying ceremonial swords. Many members had their photographs taken dressed in their handsome parade regalia. This portrait also includes family members.