Curious c. 1900 Odd Fellows “Shake” Photo Button, A.H Armen Manf’g Co. Boston mask with long nose I purchased this piece in

I purchased this piece in a very badly tarnished state—in part because I could not resist the fabulous fox head

Carved of pine I believe and would guess mid 20th century or so

This elegant

The unhandled cup measures 3 5/8" across and 2 5/8" tall

in old brown paint

Curious c. 1900 Odd Fellows “Shake” Photo Button, A.H Armen Manf’g Co. Boston mask with long nose I purchased this piece inSuch a fun and unusual one! Photo collage buttons were certainly a thing around the dawn of the 20th century when this one was produced, but I think this is pretty special for the awkward juxtaposition of these two fellows, plus the Odd Fellows Masonic shaking hands icon above, andwhat really makes it for me hand lettered SHAKE below, which of course to my mind invites all sorts of imaginings about the nature of the shaking! Also excellent that the