1847 Calligraphic Ink and Graphite Drawing with Swans and Floating Eye, Plus Two Accompanying Love Letters lidded treen box tin opens easily and closes

tin opens easily and closes tight

Late-ish 19th century

as it will make a round

which I don't think detract

1847 Calligraphic Ink and Graphite Drawing with Swans and Floating Eye, Plus Two Accompanying Love Letters lidded treen box tin opens easily and closesThis I found in New Hampshire this week, and it is not just the sort of thing I love, but also the sort of thing that provokes a sense of responsibility in me to be its steward. The curious drawing itself, ink and graphite, appears to have been done on paper that was folded into a letter and though I haven't removed it from the frame I'd be willing to bet it matches that of the two love letters tucked into a pocket on the back of the frame. Those