Victorian Odd Fellows Friendship, Love and Truth Punch Paper Embroidery

Along with the Freemasons, the Independent Order of Odd Fellows are considered one of the oldest fraternal organizations in the world. 

Created in a time where social services were non-existent, the Odd Fellows dedicated themselves to charity; helping the poor and the sick. 

It is the aim of members to "to improve and elevate every person to a higher, nobler plane; to extend sympathy and aid to those in need, making their burdens lighter, relieving the darkness of despair; to war against vice in every form, and to be a great moral power and influence for the good of humanity."

The order is also known as the Triple Link Fraternity, referring to the organization's triple links symbol, which represents their motto: Friendship, Love and Truth. 

This wonderfully vibrant punch paper embroidery features that very motto as well as a number of iconic Odd Fellows symbols including the triple links, the shaking hands (to represent friendship) and a bundle of sticks (representing concerted effort).

This piece most likely was displayed in the home of an Odd Fellows member. 

Due to the size of this piece, it is local pickup only. Pickup is available in RVA or at one of our shows with prior arrangement.

Dust with microfiber cloth if needed.