1884 Graphite Drawing of Pensive Native American by Adella Fanton brass calendar 5 1/2" tall x 2

5 1/2" tall x 2 3/4" in diameter

and providing the opportunity to dig around for little treasures this charming dexterity game

This one is made all the more surreal by the screws and bolts all over

pine I think

perfectly poised for shelf sitting

1884 Graphite Drawing of Pensive Native American by Adella Fanton brass calendar 5 1/2" tall x 2What I've learned about the Adella Fanton who signed this drawing in 1884 is that she was born in Danbury, MA in 1866, educated at Balmforth Avenue School (Danbury High School), and upon graduating in 1887 immediately made a 2nd grade teacher, becoming a much beloved and influential one. Apart from a short period in Ohio, Miss Fanton remained in Danbury until her death on August 30, 1976, at the age of 109!!! So she would have been in high school when