Independent Order of Odd Fellows | Busy Beaver Button Museum

Category:

Club

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Sub Categories:

Illustration

Text on Button:

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS. FLT

Image Description:

Three interlocked gold chain links containing the letters F, L, T on white background. Beneath the chain is a blue eye. Black text on upper edge.

Back Paper / Back Info:

American Pepsin Gum Co. Buttons made by the Whitehead & Hoag Co. Newark N.J. Patent July 17, '94 April 14, '96, July 21, 1896

Curl Text:

Pat. July 21, 1896

Back Style:

Unlocking pin

The Shape:

Circle

The Size:

13/16 inch

Year / Decade Made:

1890s

1896

The Manufacturer:

The Whitehead & Hoag Co.

Additional Information:

The Independent Order of Odd Fellows was founded in Baltimore, Maryland, on April 26, 1819. The movement originated in Great Britain and was a response to the harsh conditions of the time. The Oddfellows came together under the common commitment to take care of one's fellow man and provide aid to those in need. They are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth, represented by the three gold chain links on the button. The back paper of this button was used as an advertisement for the American Pepsin Gum Co.