Set of Six Homemade Crayon Decorated Valentines collectible broom A stunner in every sense

A stunner in every sense

1920s-30s--and I love how the turned wooden parts from which the figures are composed are clearly functional knobs and handles

existing in a sort of in between world

while also making  a good pedestal of sorts for other things

Set of Six Homemade Crayon Decorated Valentines collectible broom A stunner in every senseI 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