Antique Handmade Mechanical Valentine: Cupid's Soldier Haitian oil painting The form of this terrific

The form of this terrific old chip carved tramp art frame keeps making me think of a child in the snow making a snow angel

so I am not certain

it will stand up in its own

It is signed on the bottom with what looks to read Salley or Selley

In excellent antique condition

Antique Handmade Mechanical Valentine: Cupid's Soldier Haitian oil painting The form of this terrificYesterday I came across a bunch of old handmade valentines, including this one, filling me with total joy. While most were surely made by young school girls, I have to think it was a mother or a teacher who made this one, as it's quite a thing! Our soldier's arm moves up and down, giving him some range: he might be ready to tip his hat, or to salute, or to wave hello or to have a rest. Pretty fun. 7 1 4" t x 3" w and in great condition. WWI era I