1893 Whitehead and Hoag Fraternal Shaking Hands Pin Back Badge hohner with general toning and wear

with general toning and wear

I try to resist purchasing larger things

and elegantly arching neck

and the carving was painted in red

nothing more than it needs to be

1893 Whitehead and Hoag Fraternal Shaking Hands Pin Back Badge hohner with general toning and wearI love how objects resonate in different ways at different times I can't look at this antique Masonic badge at the moment without thinking about Kamala Harris using a handshake at the beginning of the first presidential debate to launch the process of disarming Donald Trump. But, more enduringly, a great and iconic symbol of fraternal brotherhood specifically, and friendship more broadly, and I'd like to think gracious welcoming and mutual respect,