SOLD (MG) International Order of Odd Fellows 1924 Portland, Oregon Hooked Rug large ball in cage whimsy I find looking at them

I find looking at them closely feels akin to taking a deep breath

I think they're just spectacular and certainly one of a kind

The crayons are still in great usable condition

it bears a strong resemblance to the work of Kristian Vedel

SOLD (MG) International Order of Odd Fellows 1924 Portland, Oregon Hooked Rug large ball in cage whimsy I find looking at themReally a cool piece! I've found just a few other Odd Fellows hooked rugs from the late 19th and early 20th century, but none with a design at all like this one, made in Portland in 1924, and which I am quite confident is one of a kind because of its very specific nature. I've done a little research to help unpack it. "Silver Leaf" and "203" (found under the moon and stars at top left, a symbol of the Rebekahs) is the name and number of a specific