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Collar, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Olive Branch No. 37, blue and white cotton
1880-1930 (likely)
Maker not marked
USA (likely)
Cotton, metal, ink
18"h x 12"w x 1-1/2"d
Gift of James J. Bennette
2017.034.13

Collar, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Olive Branch No. 37, blue and white cotton. OBVERSE: Off-white collar, likely cotton, is trimmed all around outside edge with light-blue fabric tape (likely cotton) affixed with darker blue thread. Sewn on to either side is IOOF emblem of three-link chain, composed of narrower strips of light blue fabric tape also affixed with darker blue thread. Front flaps of collar are shaped so as to be rounded along inner edges and pointed at outer ends. Three-link IOOF chain of gold-colored metal joins flaps, with ends of chain sewn on to fabric with thread. REVERSE: Plain off-white cotton lining features text, "Olive Branck [sic] / No 37" handwritten in black ink on PR flap.



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