SOLD (MG) International Order of Odd Fellows 1924 Portland, Oregon Hooked Rug large ball in cage whimsy Based on other tramp art

Based on other tramp art boxes in this sort of style that I've seen

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

The wood on the face of the chest is in very good condition

It still opens and closes with ease and one could store little things inside

SOLD (MG) International Order of Odd Fellows 1924 Portland, Oregon Hooked Rug large ball in cage whimsy Based on other tramp artReally 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