39 Hours of Work: C.R.Byers' 1934 Abe Lincoln Relief Carving Signed on Reverse charming bear A dynamic dance of directional

A dynamic dance of directional gazes

but one of the reasons I love these old postcards so much is for their elusiveness 100+ years later

but also from every aspect of the hand

maybe somehow good for fortune telling

many show significant darkening

39 Hours of Work: C.R.Byers' 1934 Abe Lincoln Relief Carving Signed on Reverse charming bear A dynamic dance of directionalAn Abe Lincoln feels a welcome sight these days, and I appreciate how much this Abe seems to feel the weight of the world on his shoulders. I also really appreciate C. R Byers, who apparently invested 39 hours of his life making this, across the days of April 6 8, 1934, as noted on the reverse. With a very expressively carved face, including very soulful blue painted eyes. 7 1 8" x 5 7 8" x 3 4" and in very good condition, with a hook at top for