Brilliant Cut Paper Cat on Red Construction Paper skittles pin which a little research reveals

which a little research reveals began operations in 1864

and down the side

I assume indicating that it took inspiration from a Life photo

I don't come across many of them though

While the season for fanning my be over

Brilliant Cut Paper Cat on Red Construction Paper skittles pin which a little research revealsPurrrfection! A very Calderesque sort of cat I think, executed by a brilliant child named Elaine Rasilla in 1980, as signed on reverse. Composed of cut bits of white cream paper adhered to red construction paper, with especially excellent ears on a wheel like head that make it look as if it could walk away if turned upside down, too! 9 1 8" x 6 1 16". Very good condition, construction paper remains bright red and is not especially brittle. Small