Scrawny Strongman, Young Man Lifting Weight (with Nice Shadow) RPPC unusual dominoes 1870s or so--is so finely

1870s or so--is so finely done

Aged as evident but sound and stable

or it would make a stunning tray for a few perfect rocks--or amuse bouche

I must say it feels quite luxurious to have this many to play with

Of course I wish I could read Japanese to know what is written on the right hand page of each spread in this lovely early 20th century manuscript notebook

Scrawny Strongman, Young Man Lifting Weight (with Nice Shadow) RPPC unusual dominoes 1870s or so--is so finelyI think my favorite strongman photo I've ever seen, after my own heart looking as if he's just come from the library! I love that his lowered hand is clenched into a fist as well, and the excellent shadow at lower left, too. 5 3 8" x 3 7 16" and in good condition, with general light wear and stains. Unused postcard back.