Independent Order of Odd Fellows Axe for Greeneville Lodge No. 195c. 185250 × 14 × 2"Paint and gold leaf on wood (double-sided)Gift of Kendra and Allan Daniel2015.1.112a,b0Double-sided1555185125Artist unidentifiedSculptureThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. United StatesThree Dimensional WorksFraternal Art and ObjectsThis type of axe is often called a “battle axe.” It was used as a prop by the Warden as he went about his duties in the lodge. Greeneville Lodge No. 195 was instituted in 1852 in Greeneville, Ohio.
Stacy C. Hollander, "Independent Order of Odd Fellows Axe for Greeneville Lodge No. 195," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.
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To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.org18471857 2015 1 112a b This type of axe is often called a “battle axe.” It was used as a prop by the Warden as he went about his duties in the lodge. Greeneville Lodge No. 195 was instituted in 1852 in Greeneville, Ohio.
Stacy C. Hollander, "Independent Order of Odd Fellows Axe for Greeneville Lodge No. 195," exhibition label for Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection. Stacy C. Hollander, curator. New York: American Folk Art Museum, 2016.
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