Antique Handmade Valentine: To Frank from Emily (Look Inside!) re-sale and which makes a tremendously

and which makes a tremendously satisfying spooling sound when the handle is turned) would be threaded through the hook at the tip of the arrow and then dropped through a hole drilled in the ice

Each measures 22 1/4" t x 1 3/4" in diameter

I believe this likely dates to the 1950s or so and is good condition--sound

Really the perfect all day every day coffee cups

but all are extraordinary miniature works of serious art despite being made for the most part by children

Antique Handmade Valentine: To Frank from Emily (Look Inside!) re-sale and which makes a tremendouslyYesterday I came across a bunch of old handmade valentines, including this one, filling me with total joy. This may be my favorite of the lot a bit unassuming on the outside, though with this lovely scalloped edging, but then inside 4 hearts for our dear Frank, who I'm very sad seems never to have chosen one to give back to our Emily, who clearly expended a great deal effort on him! Another one that makes my heart ache. 5 3 4" x 3 3 4" closed. C. 1900