Antique Union Shield Escutcheon Plate (for Door Latch) old wooden dominoes though I'd guess it is

though I'd guess it is shorthand German

all pages well bound

and there is an iron hook near the front

Very early 20th century I believe

for all of the reasons this wonderful--Victorian era I believe--reverse glass painting captures

Antique Union Shield Escutcheon Plate (for Door Latch) old wooden dominoes though I'd guess it isI'm finding myself drawn to antique emblems of America of late, I think clinging to an optimistic idea of America that seems to rapidly slipping away. I know that this antique shield was made as the escucheon for a door latch. (Now, seems like a good thing to hitch the dog leash to!) I find those incised stars (each one slightly different from the next) and hatched lines really beautiful. And a gorgeous patina too. Heavy for its size, I though at