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Antique 20th Century IOOF Odd Fellows Fraternal Order Ceremonial Belted Robe
$ 36.95
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Description
Offered here is a completely original and beautiful 20th Century Odd Fellowsvelvet Odd Fellows ceremonial robe. The robe is dark blue/
purple velvet with contrasting machine embroidery. In good vintage condition. Roughly size medium with floor length.
An intriguing piece of original 20th century history and Americana!
The
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
(
IOOF
) is a non-political and non-sectarian international
fraternal order
of
Odd Fellowship
. It was founded in 1819 by
Thomas Wildey
in
Baltimore
,
Maryland
,
United States
. Evolving from the
Order of Odd Fellows
founded in England during the 1700s, the IOOF was originally
chartered
by the
Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity
in England but has operated as an independent organization since 1842, although it maintains an inter-fraternal relationship with the English Order.
The order is also known as the
Triple Link Fraternity
, referring to the order's "Triple Links" symbol, alluding to its motto "Friendship, Love and Truth".