Set of Five Handmade Crayon Decorated Valentines carnival sign And it was certainly an

And it was certainly an inventive and resourceful woman who made this one

and estranged from his family

3 5/16 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 and in truly excellent condition

corner to corner: 5" x 3 5/8" x 1 3/4" t

I might think late 19th century on both drawing and frame but am not completely certain

Set of Five Handmade Crayon Decorated Valentines carnival sign And it was certainly anI always feel lucky when I manage to snag some old handmade valentines, and these boldly crayon colored ones, with hearts and flowers everywhere, are real charmers. The name Elsie Metz appears on most as the recipient, but what I took at first for dates are I think instead maybe coded names for the senders! (i. e. 19 5 12 would mean S E L???? or some such?) A couple of these are double layered, opening to messages inside; otherwise messages are on the