1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame old drafting triangle features seated Buddhist figures

features seated Buddhist figures

as in Chicago's Field Museum or the Museum of Natural History

has a spine reinforced with black cloth tape

who butt heads when you push the button at the center

The book itself is a rare one

1894 Portrait Photo in Flower Painted Envelope Frame old drafting triangle features seated Buddhist figuresAfter finding an antique photo of a boy set within framed by a crayon colored envelope several weeks ago, I was excited to find this one another wonderful example of child crafted make do creativity I'd say, lending a charming extra layer of character to an already character full photographic portrait. Below the photo, in child's hand, is written the name of the subject, Mr. J. A. Iasigi it looks to me, and the year 1894. A little searching turns up