Early, Fine, German Froebel Kindergarten Paper Weaving Album (Accordion Fold) lidded stoneware box Jones and dated 1909 on

Jones and dated 1909 on the front cover

3 1/2" x 5 1/2" with unused back and in very good condition

Metallic thread was quite the rage among the wealthy during this period--a way to display luxury and status--and was incorporated into the weaving process of tapestries

but certainly shows age and a bit of loss here and there

1/5 life size)

Early, Fine, German Froebel Kindergarten Paper Weaving Album (Accordion Fold) lidded stoneware box Jones and dated 1909 onNot one but two complete Froebel kindergarten albums today, which I chose to list side by side as they complement each other wonderfully this one German, c. 1880s I believe, showcasing paper weaving, and the other American, c. 1890s, showcasing the exercises of paper pricking and thread drawing, very very finely in both cases. Both are clearly the work of kindergarten teachers, showing mastery of the exercises and materials, and tremendous dexterity