Beautiful 1847 Friends School Penmanship Notebook with Excellent Words lists is a story

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while his legs all move independently

Nicely framed out windows with an arched detail along the top edges

I am pretty sure this stunning set of six hand-painted lidded bowls and plates was made in Southern Italy (Amalfi or near)

I believe this piece is specifically by Wilhelm Kagel Jr

Beautiful 1847 Friends School Penmanship Notebook with Excellent Words lists is a storyAnother beautiful antique penmanship notebook, because I just can't resist these, and each is its own special thing, this one kept by a Isaac Steere at the Friends School, Providence, RI, 1847. Written with a clear, confident hand in strong black ink all the way through, and with an excellent selection of words, two to four per page, and some great combinations among them. (I'm especially partial to Quadruped Rendezvous, but Matrimony Navigation is