Older Man with Hole-y Sweater and Hat in Hand, Striking Antique Tintype antique wooden spoons but this one's special--carved by

but this one's special--carved by hand of wood

which is how theorems were made

I believe this box is Meiji period Japanese

which details the rise of the game's popularity in the 1880s  ad the many iterations that have been produced over the years since

and general signs of wear consistent with age

Older Man with Hole-y Sweater and Hat in Hand, Striking Antique Tintype antique wooden spoons but this one's special--carved byI'll never tire of stark, very sharp focus antique tintypes like this one, which put all attention back on the subject making them feel intensely close and present, right there. One has a sense here that every wrinkle on this man's face tells a story, and every hole in his sweater too. And the curious position of his hand as it holds this brim of his hat adds another layer, making that hat seem like the key to unlocking him. 3 5 16" x 2 7 16". A bit