1884 Graphite Drawing of Pensive Native American by Adella Fanton oak " but perhaps the maker

" but perhaps the maker never followed through on producing more than a few

they still have full packets of needles inside

It features pretty incised detailing around the perimeter of the top

which I personally find super satisfying and could photograph these all day

bit overall great used condition and  many years of use in it yet

1884 Graphite Drawing of Pensive Native American by Adella Fanton oak " but perhaps the makerWhat I've learned about the Adella Fanton who signed this drawing in 1884 is that she was born in Danbury, MA in 1866, educated at Balmforth Avenue School (Danbury High School), and upon graduating in 1887 immediately made a 2nd grade teacher, becoming a much beloved and influential one. Apart from a short period in Ohio, Miss Fanton remained in Danbury until her death on August 30, 1976, at the age of 109!!! So she would have been in high school when