Ever True, Ever the Same, 19th C Punch Paper Embroidery Hand clay ocarina Books shaped flasks like this

Books shaped flasks like this were quite a thing during prohibition (I'm including a photo of a woman with one in hand) and this is a very fine example in wonderful condition

Sight: 11 3/4” x 9”

making her feel quite ghostly

and several siblings

and the spirit of it is definitely supportive of creative thinking and doing

Ever True, Ever the Same, 19th C Punch Paper Embroidery Hand clay ocarina Books shaped flasks like thisDefinitely among my very favorite punch paper embroideries I've had this little hand has likely endured 150 years or so, remaining ever true indeed, not a stitch lost from that heart, though perhaps not exactly the same, having, I presume, lost the tips of a few fingers along the way. All the better to speak of lasting love I'd say and perhaps to subtly give a middle finger to anyone untrue! 3 1 8" t not including ribbon; 1 13 16" wide. Good