Civil War Era "Shackle Bolts" Crate vintage arts publication Based on her neckline

Based on her neckline

Very pretty

For Froebel

1940s-50s or so I'd guess

"what a wonderful idea for a sculpture

Civil War Era "Shackle Bolts" Crate vintage arts publication Based on her necklineFound on what felt like a very dark week in the life of this country, this mid 19th century American "shackle bolts" box crate struck me as particularly resonant. (Dark times lead to dark readings). Found in New Hampshire, it looks to have once functioned as a drawer, with pull removed from one end leaving what looks like a frowning face behind. Held together with rectangular iron nails, thick black painted lettering over stained exterior. 16 3 4" x 6