Have Patience, Victorian Era Ink Spatter Over Stencil Drawing finch Kolin in 1929

Kolin in 1929

as it feels so  intimate and immediate to hold in ones hands

The outer sides are detailed with incised vertical marks

depending on how much pressure you apply

developing glazes using mineral deposits collected from around the province to get true to life colors for the mushrooms

Have Patience, Victorian Era Ink Spatter Over Stencil Drawing finch Kolin in 1929I can't think of a better way to deliver this message; have patience, indeed! The maker of this would have carefully arranged these leaves and hand cut stenciled letters on top of the paper then finely spattered ink all over; I like to imagine them patiently waiting for the ink to dry in order to see the fruits of their labor, which I find really lovely and rather magical. 13 1 8" x 11 1 16". The paper was folded horizontally down the center, causing