Embossing Company Vintage Color Cubes Large Set, c 1930s wooden chopsticks I believe these vintage crane

I believe these vintage crane or stork shaped shears and punch tool were specifically designed for embroidery

I purchased this piece from an estate sale in Newton

with a tightly fitting lid that takes a bit of pressure to open

perhaps the result of past use

Just a terrific pair of vintage modern demitasse cups

Embossing Company Vintage Color Cubes Large Set, c 1930s wooden chopsticks I believe these vintage craneI believe this is the largest set of Color Cubes the Embossing Company, Albany, NY made endless possibilities! These were made as teaching toys, intended to "teach designing, initiative, colors, concentration, symmetry, observation and patience, but have certainly become as popular among adults as children, and iconic design objects. Really fabulous to keep on the table for infinite hours of creative diversion. The complete set of 49 blocks are in