Set of Six Homemade Crayon Decorated Valentines oval frame and a fold to cover

and a fold to cover at lower left corner

though it really feels quite ancient

I'm sure there were once more blocks in this set

8" l x 3 7/8" w x 5" t and in good shape

such that the lid sits very nicely

Set of Six Homemade Crayon Decorated Valentines oval frame and a fold to coverI always feel lucky when I manage to snag some old handmade valentines, and these boldly crayon colored ones, with hearts and flowers everywhere, are real charmers. The name Elsie Metz appears on most as the recipient, but what I took at first for dates are I think instead maybe coded names for the senders! (i. e. 19 5 12 would mean S E L???? or some such?) A few of these are double layered, one triple, opening to messages inside; otherwise messages