Barber's Writing Academy, Mid 1800s Fraktur Penmanship Example in Great Period Frame antique carved anchor and how great it feels

and how great it feels to hold in one's hand--and certainly it is built to withstand some serious slinging

but I think they were stored in a basement for some time where there was some moisture as there is a little mildew here and there showing against the black paper inside the slides

who painted this postcard offering roses and wishes for a happy day to a Senorita Taquita

or at least entree into the upper ranks of a secret society

1960s I guess and in excellent condition

Barber's Writing Academy, Mid 1800s Fraktur Penmanship Example in Great Period Frame antique carved anchor and how great it feelsMy photos here don't do much justice to this, but I think it's really a nice thing, and very much a whole package. And while it took me a little while to figure out, I think it is quite possible that this was actually the lid of a writing box, with what appear to be parts of two hinges still attached to the corner sides of the frame at top, and a nail on the bottom edge at center, which would have met a clasp. At least I think so. And if so, one might