Ink on Paper 19th Century "Auld Lang Syne" Man and Bear Friends Drawing backstrap loom letter stencils

letter stencils

these sorts of baskets were only produced when plants were at  the right stage of maturation

Attached to each is a round metal stamp to which a paper label reading "Original Teppich" is attached

I believe--features a rectangular top

Ink on Paper 19th Century "Auld Lang Syne" Man and Bear Friends Drawing backstrap loom letter stencilsI am not entirely sure who is rescuing who in this wonderful old ink drawing I think it is the bear being pulled to shore, but his human friend is looking like he may have been through a bit of a hard time as well! What a tender hand hold between them, though, and such kindly looks toward one another I really love this, and think it would make a fantastic gift for one's dearest and truest friend. The handwritten text below the drawing is a