Earlyish 20th Century School Headshot Photos Contact Sheet figure in landscape The dowel at the top

The dowel at the top measures 24" x 1

the smallest are 3” tall

as is the the case with this charming orange Oriole

are typically used for painting on porcelain

is that this is American and I am pretty sure it dates to the 2nd half of the 20th century

Earlyish 20th Century School Headshot Photos Contact Sheet figure in landscape The dowel at the topA mock up for a school yearbook or a teacher's aid for memorizing the names of students, I am not sure, but I really love this slightly imperfect grid of young faces, each one loaded with character and all together forming quite a beautiful, diverse mix. I feel happier looking at this. I believe the big bows and sailor's collar worn by some of the girls likely dates this to the 1920s or so. There are a few names listed on the reverse side but I