Open Hand, Wonderful 19th Century Carved Bone Bodkin card came ) And so I think

) And so I think this is marvelous not just as a stunning watercolor

perhaps because finding the first reminded me what satisfying things these are

Or display it on the vanity or in the powder room

Some losses to the edges and reverse

Iron eye hook on top

Open Hand, Wonderful 19th Century Carved Bone Bodkin card came ) And so I think(First photo is a composite, showing both sides.) Since finding a beautiful 19th century whaler made ladies leg bodkin with baleen inlays a few months ago, I've been paying very close attention to bodkins! Bodkins were once common ladies implements, used for making lace, threading ribbon or cord through fabric casings necklines, waistbands, etc, and more and so were common sweetheart gifts, made at sea to bring home. One sees closed fists somewhat