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What is the difference between Odd Fellows and Masons?
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The main difference between Odd Fellows and Masons is that Odd Fellows were general contractors, and Masons worked primarily with stone. Both Odd Fellows and Masons, also known as Freemasons, were revered for their craftsmanship and contribution during the 18th century.
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Majestic Odd Fellows Carved and Painted Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This magnificent Odd Fellows Fraternal Lodge 'throne' (circa 1910-1920) with carved and painted decoration throughout is a fine example of early 20th century Folk Art.
Category
Early 20th Century American Folk Art Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Odd Fellows No. 44 / watercolor framed
By Mary Robertson
Located in Burlingame, CA
Family and friends cooling off in a lazy river on Odd Fellows Beach, from important Bay Area figurative contemporary artists Mary Robertson, who is associated with the Bay Area Figur...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Figurative Drawings...
Materials
Watercolor
Early 20th Century Framed I.O.O.F. (Odd Fellows) Banner
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1900s; Independent Order of Odd Fellows - U.S.A.
Framed lodge banner with bold red and blue block lettering reading "WELCOME I.O.O.F." and central fraternal imagery.
Category
Antique Early 1900s Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Textile, Glass, Wood
Odd Fellows No 37
By Mary Robertson
Located in Burlingame, CA
“Mary Robertson’s joyous and meditative paintings are are colorful simulations of contentment and sacred play.” Wayne Thiebaud
Steeped in the Bay Area figurative movement, Mary R...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Impressionist Still-life Paintings
Materials
Canvas, Oil
Vintage Folk Art Odd Fellows Lodge Handcarved Gold Altar Cross with Stepped Base
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Odd Fellows Lodge hand-carved and painted wooden altar cross with stepped base (ca. 1950s, USA).
Category
Vintage 1950s American Folk Art Religious Items
Materials
Wood, Paint
Victorian Paperweight Hand like Odd Fellows Sign or Haunted House Addams Family
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Private papers. Reminiscent of the odd fellows Victorian Era designs. Created from some kind of powdered slate mixture that was molded, then painted.
Category
Antique 1890s American Late Victorian Paperweights
Materials
Slate
