Old Alphabet Cards with Animals and People, Complete A-Z work on paper or planter for a tiny

or planter for a tiny cactus

Drawn in pencil along the top edge of the painting one can just make out “Kikuyu” (though not the the word that follows it)

carefully glued together

Calligraphic drawing also gave the accomplished scribe a means of showing his or her ability and gave penmanship masters a way to advertise their profession

Old Alphabet Cards with Animals and People, Complete A-Z work on paper or planter for a tinyI found these cards inside an old hand carved Spruce Gum box, and though I haven't been able to figure out the maker would guess they date to the early 20th c. They've been plenty used and show wear and age, but I think they're fun, and especially love the F for Face and U for Ugly! 2" x 3" each, no box. Complete A Z deck, with blank backs.