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Gorham Manufacturing Company

Design for a Baton for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Description

Maker

Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)

Title

Design for a Baton for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Year

1922

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

graphite, ink, tracing paper

Dimensions

26.7 x 79.4 cm (10 1/2 x 31 1/4 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

In pencil as inscription on baton: "BATON OF THE GRAND MARSHAL OF THE S.G.L. / IOOF / PRESENTED BY THE GRAND LODGE OF COLORADO" on the center of the shaft, "VISIT THE SICK / RELIEVE THE DISTRESSED / BURY THE DEAD / EDUCATE THE ORPHAN" at the top of the shaft.In pencil in margins of drawing, "For Filing" in very large letters at top of paper, "E 28711 / Baton for Baily Bank + Biddle Special one 4/5/22 / Order No 590 April 10 1922" in lower right corner, "the three links are gilt" below top of baton. In ink below center of drawing, "#41122". On backside of drawing, "4-11-22"

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Lenox, Incorporated

Object Number

2005.118.45.1005

Type

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Gorham Manufacturing Company (American, 1831-present)
Design for a Baton for the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, 1922
Pencil and ink on tracing paper
26.7 x 79.4 cm (10 1/2 x 31 1/4 inches)
Gift of Lenox, Incorporated 2005.118.45.1005

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