1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT old wooden open sign The "rope-top" design is a

The "rope-top" design is a traditional one for English edging tiles

There is some dryness/wear to the wood on the bowl of the spoon and along its edges

My parents had for many years an old wingback chair they bought not long after getting married

and think it will likely continue to shed a bit when moved around

Some scattered light stains

1884 Ink Drawing of Man Writing, Y.L Abercrombie, Bridgeport, CT old wooden open sign The "rope-top" design is aA bit of a curious one! On one edge of the page our subject is so intently writing upon is printed "Salvation Army" perhaps the joke here being that the soul of our Y. L Abercrombie was in need of saving?!! In any event, I love his focused intensity (and bald head, and especially his hands), with glasses folded to one side in favor of hunching over the paper as he writes, ink bottle nearby. 6 7 8" x 4 1 8" and in good condition, with minor toning,