19th C Dovetailed Writing Box with Fine Scherenschnitte Decorated Lid Agnes Nanogak drawings with great graphics

with great graphics

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the bristles spread 4 3/4" wide and 3" tall

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19th C Dovetailed Writing Box with Fine Scherenschnitte Decorated Lid Agnes Nanogak drawings with great graphicsI found this special box in Great Barrington, Ma, and think the wonderful Scherenschnitte cut paper decoupage on the lid is either New England or Pennsylvania in origin, and likely dates to the mid 19th century. There may be some loss but not a lot; among the finely cut images are swans swimming and a variety of other birds, including an eagle with spread wings holding either a snake or banner in its beak. At the center, surrounded by figures with