“Dead Insects for Study, No Commercial Value, Handle with Care” Box inlaid frames which most likely dates from

which most likely dates from the mid-20th century

I really have a hard time passing these old hand-painted pins by

but I love the scene and mood it captures as a whole--that satisfying moment of pause on a long walk

On the reverse is written Matt Otto

Image size: 4" x 7"

“Dead Insects for Study, No Commercial Value, Handle with Care” Box inlaid frames which most likely dates fromSadly the dead insects are long gone from this old wooden box, but the great handwritten label on the top is still fairly readable, and inside still is the cork they were pinned to, with a pretty amazing line drawing with numbers that I guess once corresponded to a key detailing the various bugs, and also notes what I guess was the boxes original contents: Soledad Cuban cigars. Ready now to house a new collection, but great just for whatever. 9" l x 5