Hearts in the Corners, Large Mid 19th Century Folk Art Frame with Original Blown Glass learning toy and while the inked text

and while the inked text at their centers has faded some it is still readable with a bit of effort--all were awarded to a Master Andrew W

another set of which I've never seen

plus a sort of a mohawk painted on top of the head

leaving plenty of room for stowing other things

There is one small split in the surface of the wood of the back leg visible on one side

Hearts in the Corners, Large Mid 19th Century Folk Art Frame with Original Blown Glass learning toy and while the inked textOf course it is the four big hearts at the corners that sold me on this great old folk art frame, mid 19th century and walnut I believe. I removed an old and faded early Currier and Ives print from it and cleaned up its original blown glass, looking as if not touched in some 150+ years! Ready to put to use again now, a big sweet one. . 21" x 17 1 2" overall, opening holds 14 1 8" x 10 1 8" . Original blown glass, and wired on the back for hanging.