Odd Fellows Axe for Loyal Deritend Lodge1850–190029 × 13 × 1 1/8"Paint on wood (double-sided)Gift of Kendra and Allan Daniel2015.1.115a,b0Double-sided1555205127Artist unidentifiedSculptureThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain. EnglandThree Dimensional WorksFraternal Art and ObjectsThe axe marked “1622” with the Odd Fellows motto, “Friendship, Love & Truth,” has a different shape than the other axes in this section. One side of the axe is marked “Loyal Deritend Lodge,” suggesting that is where it was originally used. Deritend is located in Birmingham, England.
Stacy C. Hollander, "Odd Fellows Axe for Loyal Deritend Lodge," 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.org18501900 2015 1 115a b The axe marked “1622” with the Odd Fellows motto, “Friendship, Love & Truth,” has a different shape than the other axes in this section. One side of the axe is marked “Loyal Deritend Lodge,” suggesting that is where it was originally used. Deritend is located in Birmingham, England.
Stacy C. Hollander, "Odd Fellows Axe for Loyal Deritend Lodge," 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.
Object information is a work in progress and may be updated with new research. Records are reviewed and revised, and the American Folk Art Museum welcomes additional information.
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