John H. Weaver's Folded Paper Frame with Cut Out Hearts and Diecut (Useable as Frame)) early american school book cloth covered spine

cloth covered spine

though it reminds me so much of the work of Clarice Cliff (British)

I couldn't snatch them up fast enough--pure joy

The front latch still closes tightly

John H. Weaver's Folded Paper Frame with Cut Out Hearts and Diecut (Useable as Frame)) early american school book cloth covered spineI'm not a huge fan of die cuts, but I am a HUGE fan of this cut and folded paper frame and happily the interior edges of the frame are not glued down, so one could insert a photo or a drawing or whatever into it. (I've used a blank piece of paper just as example.) Marvelously graphic, wonderful folk color, hearts everywhere, a terrific example. Signed John H. Weaver on reverse. 4 5 16 x 4 3 8 and in very good condition. C. early 20th c. As noted, and