Bizarre contraption and incredible details. Labeled only 'building a motor'. Rare glimpse, dates to 1900/10.
Measures 3.75 x 4.75”, thin paper with crease top right and edge tears repaired with archival tape.
Pinned two different ways and joined with hand made metal discs to allow lifelike movement. Exceptional historic teaching tool and accidental sculpture with a gorgeous, rich surface. Measures just under 3" at widest point and...
SUCH a fabulous little object. Union Made Cigar label dates to 1880, remnants of the tax stamp on box lid. Repurposed sometime in the early 20thc by a child with rocks, teeth (bear or cat?)...