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1935 Ft Worth Texas Folk Art Order of the Eastern Star LFATA OES Campaign<br>Miniature chair pin cushion. In many ways this is one of the coolest items I've<br>ever had. It appears to be a hand carved campaign item from depression era Ft<br>worth Texas. I believe Thelma Smith was campaigning for the Position of Electa<br>in the Ft Worth chapter 820 of the Order of the Eastern star. Not sure if she<br>won, if she did maybe this was a presentation item. Also interestingly 1936 was<br>Texas centennial so that's cool also. Stable cracks in wood as shown. 6.75" tall<br>x 3 1/8" wide.<br><br>The Order of the Eastern Star (or Eastern Star, or OES), is the world’s largest<br>fraternal organization that can be joined by both men and women. It is a member<br>of the Masonic family, but joining does not make a member a mason. It’s more of<br>an axillary group, that supports masonic lodges, masonic youth organizations, as<br>well as their own agenda. Like all Masonic organizations, they support<br>membership when in need, both financially and emotionally. They also provide a<br>framework for introspective thought and philosophical discussion on ethical and<br>spiritual topics.<br>isshelf
