Crandall's Improved Building Blocks for Children No. 3, 1867, Interlocking Pieces, Complete Set on linen a few bent corners inside

a few bent corners inside

I'd guess making it as a love token of sorts for a sweetheart--one part useful object

was forced to abdicate it to her one year old son in 1567

given a brutalist sort of a treatment

but presume she's European

Crandall's Improved Building Blocks for Children No. 3, 1867, Interlocking Pieces, Complete Set on linen a few bent corners insideI have fantasies of a glass fronted book case case filled top to bottom with all the oldest most beautiful block sets and learning materials. At some point (perhaps in my retirement!) I would delve into constructing very elaborate tabletop architectures and exploring the full range of creative possibilities of each set and all together! (And maybe I could find some children who would like to come join me and do the same! :)) In the meantime I would