Handmade Jointed Paper Valentine Person! fraction learning I especially love the border

I especially love the border of tiny little arrows and the wonderful sculptural berry shaped handle at the center

original to the piece I believe

culminating with reason #20: "Most objections are only excuses

Every sort of bud looks lovely in it

I purchased this piece from an estate sale in Newton

Handmade Jointed Paper Valentine Person! fraction learning I especially love the borderI love that there are handwritten numbers at the joints of this old cut paper valentine figure just to make sure one didn't mix up the arms and legs, hands and feet, or big heart for the hat. And note that even the hand drawn eyes are hearts (with long eyelashes)! Probably a school project, but I think pretty transcendent, and I'm very glad it is still around. 9 1 2" t x 3 1 4" wide with arms down. Brass clasps attaching the various parts, all of