Huge c. Late 19th Century American Froebel Kindergarten Album: Pin-pricking and Yarn Drawing poultney vermont served up in a consomme

served up in a consomme cup decorated with what I'd guess is meant to be a coat of arms

Very good vintage condition--I'd guess it dates from the 1930s or 40s--with a nice warm patina

and really a lovely example

with plenty of toning/staining to the paper now

ink on paper

Huge c. Late 19th Century American Froebel Kindergarten Album: Pin-pricking and Yarn Drawing poultney vermont served up in a consommeNot one but two complete Froebel kindergarten albums today, which I chose to list side by side as they complement each other wonderfully this one American, c. 1890s, showcasing (very beautifully and very extensively) the exercises of paper pricking and thread drawings; the other German, c. 1880s I believe, showcasing paper weaving. Both are clearly the work of kindergarten teachers, showing mastery of the exercises and materials, and tremendous