Aug. 1917 Pressed Sea Moss Card with Bible Inspired Notes to Self on Reverse travel painting Framed: 20 3/8" w x

Framed: 20 3/8" w x 14 5/8" t x 7/8"d

but best of all

and think it's just the right mix of sloppy and attentive to detail

I've come across a few Victorian pin cushions made in this funny sort of boot shape

Aug. 1917 Pressed Sea Moss Card with Bible Inspired Notes to Self on Reverse travel painting Framed: 20 3/8" w xI'll always grab an old sea moss pressing when I find one, but this one I like for the back of the card as well as the front. Marking the month of August 1917 (the calendar bit was cut and pasted onto the card) I presume it was the maker of the pressing who wrote a few notes to herself on the reverse, beginning with "Avoid low spirits during dog days by looking into Jesus." ! Also note "Sun stroke from prosperity may be avoided by sitting under