For the Good Husband, 19th C. Papier Mache Shoe Snuff Box gouache rendering Made by the American Crayon

Made by the American Crayon Co

which is all to the good in my opinion

Her: 6 7/8” x 3 1/4” x 2 1/8”

great rich brown and black

I am not certain if made as a appliqué sampler or as an actual quilt square

For the Good Husband, 19th C. Papier Mache Shoe Snuff Box gouache rendering Made by the American CrayonOne sees a fair number of antique lacquered papier mache snuff boxes, including a shoe shaped one from time to time, but this is the first Ive seen with text on the lid, in this gold letters reading For the Good Husband. And so one imagines a gift from a wife to her spouse long ago I might imagine, being pocket sized, given to him as he set out on a trip, perhaps to remind him of the good husband he should be! 3 1 8 x 7 8 w x 1 1 4 t and in good