Another Beautiful Antique Brass Stencil Wheel, Allen Bros., 1868-1871 Patent captioned postcard and then fold it flat

and then fold it flat to store

And some kid or kids definitely loved it

Sampler measures 11 1/8" x 9 3/4"

14 15/16" x 9 9/16"

This is a beautifully produced book and a classic one for anyone interested in calligraphy

Another Beautiful Antique Brass Stencil Wheel, Allen Bros., 1868-1871 Patent captioned postcard and then fold it flatI keep scooping up these antique stencil wheels whenever I come across them as I think they're just fantastic things. This is a very early one, with 1868 and 1871 patent dates (stamped on the face not once but twice) as well as a stamp for Allen Bros. Boston, MA, who would have been the distributor. In the case of this one which is in very good shape, with a nice warm, mellow patina to the brass on the face I love the back side as much as the front,