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embroideries and worsteds") and it seems to me she may have taught lacemaking out of the shop as well as making lace herself

the first set of Anagrams produced--Milton Bradley produced a a game called "Words and Sentences" in 1885 with similar cardboard letters

and great fodder for inspiring images

and I'd love to see them stay together

This particular box features the original oak stain and mark on the front reading  "Patented 1889

Curious Little Pair of Smiling Chalkware Busts (Flat Backs) eglomise embroideries and worsteds") and itPure joy on a week where joy is needed where one can find it. These two seem forever companions to me, so they must stay together. What wonderfully open smiling faces. And I love that their hair looks a bit like draped grapes too, as if they were at a bacchanal. Taller: 2 5 8; Shorter: 2 1 4. Plaster, with flat backs, light in weight. They will stand up tall on a flat surface. Great condition.