Red and Tan 1909 Kindergarten Paper Weaving carved propeller originally used by farmers but

originally used by farmers but which evolved into tourist boats akin to gondolas

glass in the frame

Stamped "Weller Pottery" with a hand-painted "27" on the underside

and I think would make a pretty nice addition to a wall of dog portraits (or second place prizes

I could spend way too many hours opening old schoolbooks in search of drawings and have to stop myself

Red and Tan 1909 Kindergarten Paper Weaving carved propeller originally used by farmers butThis paper weaving came out of a kindergarten album dated 1909, which was bound in string that came apart in my hands, so I'm listing some of my favorite pieces individually. Paper weaving was a Froebel kindergarten activity, with materials for making them included in his Gift #14, though I don't believe this one was made from that particular paper. While one sees more complex paper weavings, some completed by kindergarten teachers rather than