Charmingly Crude 1907 Topsy Turvy Ink Drawn Portraits 19th century school book The four examples of paper

The four examples of paper cuts in this group are single sided

but with the long roll upon which to place one's feet

including if one’s valentine in their beloved animal companion

with a terrific patina too

I do believe old stone (marble) fruit

Charmingly Crude 1907 Topsy Turvy Ink Drawn Portraits 19th century school book The four examples of paperOne sees "topsy turvies" like this now and then which read one way right side up, and another upside down; most often I've seen them as printed images, but occasionally hand drawn versions, too, as here, though I don't think I've ever seen four together. And what I especially love about this is that the drawings just barely achieve their intended double faced natures requiring one to extend a certain generosity toward the drawings, and their maker, in