Handmade Jointed Paper Valentine Person! fraction learning Every sort of bud looks

Every sort of bud looks lovely in it

I purchased this piece from an estate sale in Newton

I really love the delicacy of this one

And the threaded top half screws tightly onto the bottom to keep anything inside super secure

culminating with reason #20: "Most objections are only excuses

Handmade Jointed Paper Valentine Person! fraction learning Every sort of bud looksI love that there are handwritten numbers at the joints of this old cut paper valentine figure just to make sure one didn't mix up the arms and legs, hands and feet, or big heart for the hat. And note that even the hand drawn eyes are hearts (with long eyelashes)! Probably a school project, but I think pretty transcendent, and I'm very glad it is still around. 9 1 2" t x 3 1 4" wide with arms down. Brass clasps attaching the various parts, all of