Carved Arts and Crafts Large Wooden Scrapbook handmade frame with a bit of tearing

with a bit of tearing to the paper of his head on one side

I would keep this on the coffee table or nightstand to look at very frequently

The plate/dish measures about 6

The basket measures 9 1/4" wide x 9" deep

I'd guess it dates from the first half of the 20th century

Carved Arts and Crafts Large Wooden Scrapbook handmade frame with a bit of tearingWhoever created this large wooden scrapbook long ago must have had pretty grand expectations for the arts and crafts projects it would contain, as they put an awfully lot of work into the carving of the cover, and did a very beautiful job, I think! Perhaps they made it to bind the work of a class, or a group of summer campers, or maybe just their own masterpieces. I found it empty, but would certainly love to see it put to use, though I might myself