Victorian Witch Lithograph Puzzle FramedNewly released from my own collection is this hilarious Victorian lithograph strip puzzle in a wooden frame. These generally came in sets and helped children learn how to read and spell. The subject matter is rarely this interesting, though: It depicts a witch fighting off two angry clowns with her broom. Relatable, I feel! Unfortunately the puzzle came glued together when I bought it, so it cannot be removed, but why would you want to? It made me

The composition of a child in the clouds is a motif used in early American posthumous portraiture

Silver embellishment stamped STERLING & engraved M

This antique autograph album with Athena on the cover is full of entries dated 1890s from the Ontario area

Presented in an antique gilded wood frame

Tough to tell

turn of the century antique reverse glass painting with tinsel foil depicting the sacred heart of Jesus & the sacred heart of Mary

Though many miles we parted be

One of her miracles was surviving a death sentence in the coliseum: It’s said the lions who were supposed to devour her turned on each other instead

Unfortunately the puzzle came glued together when I bought it

Refer to photos for size and condition- Overall good with a slightly loose hinge & dehydration to the leather

The subject matter is rarely this interesting

Consequently the rear endpaper has some edgewear