Very Fine Cut Paper Weaving #3 (Teapot!) small bowls reminding one of a terrific

reminding one of a terrific expressionistic woodcut

which unfold to reveal a purple velveteen interior designed to hold Singer sewing machine attachments

and making opening the mail feel a little more festive

so I think perhaps these were produced during WWI as promotional give aways

amplified by the color and attention paid to their gloves and shorts

Very Fine Cut Paper Weaving #3 (Teapot!) small bowls reminding one of a terrificI just found three of these lovely old cut paper weavings, listed individually, and think they must have been done by a very dexterous and meticulous school girl, or more likely her teacher, as they are quite finely crafted. This one is burgundy and silver, and the first I've seen that is pictorial, woven to form a teapot! The paper weaving is neatly mounted on a piece of cream colored lightweight cardstock type paper. Overall: 9 1 8" x 9 1 8".