Early 1900s Odd Fellows Picture Frame w/ Carved Embellishments - Dated May, 1916 for Sale

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Early 1900s Odd Fellows Picture Frame w/ Carved Embellishments - Dated May, 1916 For Sale

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Early 1900s Odd Fellows Picture Frame w/ Carved Embellishments - Dated May, 1916:
$462.28

Early 1900s Odd Fellows Picture Frame w/ Carved Embellishments - Dated May 4th, 1916.

This picture frame was handcrafted from solid wood, sometime in the early 1900s. The carvings along the frame appear to be embellishments put on once the frame was completed; they appear to be hand-carved, but I am unsure what material they are carved out of. The traditional Odd Fellows triple chain link logo is an obvious trademark of the fraternal organization. However, the all seeing eye is a much more sought after image to see on these types of fraternal pieces. There is obvious signs of wear & tear, with scuffs & scratches very apparent. However, the frame is beautifully crafted & is an amazing piece of Odd Fellows’ history.

The document inside is a souvenir from the headmaster at the lodge in Toronto, Ontario (Canada). It was given to a brother in May of 1916 - the middle of WW1. This leads me to believe the gentleman receiving the souvenir was either disabled, elderly, or somehow exempt from wartime drafting.

The document’s stunning graphics are not done justice with simple photographs. The beautiful gold colouring around the piece really pops in person, & up close. The boarder reads “We command you to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, & educate the orphan.”

Dimensions - 14” x 16”