Super Folky 1930s Carved Cat hand-carved book cover when string saving became a

when string saving became a habit

they are in great condition and I believe complete

and a bit of loss/tiny folds along one edge but no larger tears than that and the color and detail remains very strong and clear

I come across this type of Victorian era beadwork pin cushion from time to time

Super Folky 1930s Carved Cat hand-carved book cover when string saving became aA super folky old carved cat, monogrammed and dated 1935 in black paint on its underside looking perhaps like a stray much in need of love, but also I think having a bit of a sphynx like quality, especially in profile, as if very solidly planted, guarding the gate! With deeply recessed carve outs for the ears and eyes, the latter showing some blue paint, and a rather narrowly carved nose that lends it a bit of a Siamese quality I think. Definitely a