1893 Whitehead and Hoag Fraternal Shaking Hands Pin Back Badge folk art carved head I love the very large

I love the very large front feet

making her fell rather ancient

I really like the big leafy branches at either side

I'd love to see these put to good use

1893 Whitehead and Hoag Fraternal Shaking Hands Pin Back Badge folk art carved head I love the very largeI 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,