Striking (and Evocatively Face-Like) Pair of Antique Framer's Sample Boards, Behind Glass mid-century fans both connected to the same

both connected to the same metal strip that is housed inside the base

but I did get excited--and curious--about this old book shaped mold

which I mounted in a simple white frame

a lifetime collector of fine ephemera and valentines

meditative effect

Striking (and Evocatively Face-Like) Pair of Antique Framer's Sample Boards, Behind Glass mid-century fans both connected to the sameI bought these last summer from a dealer in Mid Coast Maine with wonderful things and a keen eye for the graphic I paid what I'm asking but wanted to enjoy them awhile, and while offering them up now won't be sorry to keep them forever. They were are display salesman sample boards showing a variety of metal (I believe largely brass) edgings for round, oval and rectangular picture frames. Photos don't do justice, but I find them very beautiful things,