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Knights of Pythias Embroidered Picture
Mid-1900s
Maker not marked
USA (probably)
a: wool, silk; b: wood
a: 20"h x 22"w x 1"d; b: 22-1/2"h x 24-1/2"w x 2"d
Gift of Susan H. Myerow from the Estate of Ralph Myerow
2016.065a-b

Knights of Pythias Embroidered Picture. a: Embroidered/needlepoint picture of Knights of Pythias symbols on wood stretcher. Background material is black wool (likely); design of a shield with golden yellow crossed axes behind and knight's head above in profile; on shield, golden yellow skull and crossbones at center with three areas of different colors around: grey with a white "F" in it on PR side, yellow with a white "C" in it on PL side, and red with a white "B" in it at bottom. Embroidery thread is likely silk. b: Original brown frame.



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