Design for the Ancient Order of Foresters: "Unity, Benevolence and Concord" 1800 - 1900

This anonymous design for the Ancient Order of Foresters depicts a central figure holding a flag that reads "Unity, Benevolence and Concord." The figure stands amidst a tableau of objects and figures, including a lion, a seated figure holding a scroll, and a pile of fruit. This allegorical design, created between 1800 and 1900, was likely intended as a visual representation of the fraternal society's ideals. The use of symbolic objects and a narrative scene within an ornate frame contributes to the artistic quality of the design. The drawing is currently located in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.