Object number
55/357
Creator
Description
Oddfellow's apron belonged to the Nailsea Loyal Prosperity Lodge Somerset. Oddfellows was a large Friendly Society.
This Oddfellow's apron belonged to the Nailsea Loyal Prosperity Lodge of the 100-F No. 449 Somerset. It is made of silk backed with white cotton, with gold and silver tracery, a fringe on three sides and two blue cords with heavy tassels. It is printed with a variety of emblems related to Oddfellowship, including a shield with quarters of an hourglass, crossed keys, a beehive and a lamb. The shield is flanked by guardian angels and surmounted by a globe. The Order of Oddfellows was a large Friendly Society formed to provide some insurance for members against sickness or death.
Physical description
1 apron: silk, with gold and silver tracery and fringe; poor condition- tarnished, worn and frayed
Archival history
Letter, Assistant Keeper to Mr Lorie, 23 October 1959 (55/799–55/1180) – The Order of Oddfellows, the Ancient Order of Foresters and the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds were large Friendly Society. The Oddfellows comprised numerous affiliated branches and is said to have originated in the first half of the eighteenth century. These Orders primarily existed to form a central fund by subscription for the relief members and their families who, as a result of sickness or death, were in need of financial assistance. The National Insurance Act of 1911 greatly lessened the need for their activities.
Production place
City Road [Islington]
Production date
1860 - 1870
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_16847.tif - High resolution image
