Gate with Tree Like Pediment, Ornament on Reverse, Henry Hinkel Crayon Drawing, 1913, Lancaster, NY carved cypher Or it could just sit

Or it could just sit around looking cute

and the thread drawstrings on them

Wonderful spread of blue painted dots across the upper chest

I'm not totally sure what these were made to be used for--perhaps something related to fishing

There is some reflection in some of the photos

Gate with Tree Like Pediment, Ornament on Reverse, Henry Hinkel Crayon Drawing, 1913, Lancaster, NY carved cypher Or it could just sitOne of a handful today pulled from the already falling apart sketchbook of a young Henry Henkel of Lancaster, NY, who wrote his name many times all over it. I find this one especially satisfying, with this colorful door gate looking imposing but also quite inviting, including for a pediment that looks rather like a Christmas tree fitting, as I believe it a holiday ornament hanging from a red ribbon on reverse. 8 1 4" x 6 7 8". Crayon on paper, very