Bidspirit auction | Rare Antique 19th c. Odd

Rare Antique 19th c. Odd Fellows Hand-Stitched Needlepoint - Antique 19th c. Odd Fellows Needlepoint | Hand-Stitched on brown perforated paper in a tent stitch (commonly used in needlepoint, the thread or yarn is stitched diagonally, making a slant), it bears the motto “Friendship, Love and Truth” along with several symbols related to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The Odd Fellows wall plaque also includes their most famous symbol, the ”Three Link Chain” (Triple Links) | Matted and framed under glass | Approx. Size: 21.75” W x 26” H. Exhibited: The Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library, Lexington, MA. The order strives ”to make good men better citizens, fathers, sons, husbands, and brothers.” Friendship is the brotherhood's strongest commitment, implying harmony with others. Love is the source of all ambition in life. Truth is the standard by which society is judged.