Old Slatted Painted Pine Wall Box wood sign I really know nothing about

I really know nothing about toy soldiers

composed by joining halves of two different woods

as pictured--minor

with the questions posed by a suitor and the answer returned by the recipient

Old Slatted Painted Pine Wall Box wood sign I really know nothing aboutThe top slat on this old handmade wall box holder is very well worn all along the top edge, telegraphing that it was much used, which is not surprising as it seems to me quite a useful thing, readily hung from two sturdy hooks on the back and perfect for holding newspapers or magazines or mail or old long handled wooden spoons or whatever. Sturdy as can be, stained dark brown, and with sweet hand painted yellow green details on the decorative pieces