A.O.C Secret Society Emblem 1909 Hand-drawn Postcard

Regular price $30.00

So curious! The message on reverse of this postcard, sent to a "Fellow Member" reports that the Fellows had "decided on this emblem" (though haven't started on buttons yet)! Perhaps the "A.O.C" stands for Ancient Order of Cats??? And what a cat, but I really have no idea about the corkscrew extending from one paw and apple held up high in the other. I have to think this emblem may not have endured too long, but I really love its weirdness, and do hope there are buttons out there somewhere!

3 1/2" x 5 1/2". Sent from Long Island to Syracuse, NY in 1909, with postmarks on both front and back. A tiny bump/fold to the bottom left corner and some scattered stains but overall good condition.