Luthera M. Whitney's Charming Antique Sketchbook, Full wood and matches it reveals itself slowly

it reveals itself slowly

9 1/8” t x 8 3/4” w and in excellent condition

such that the lid slides smoothly and fits super snugly--just right--protecting the figure (and symbol of the US Federal government) for what one hopes is a release and revivification near at hand

beveled glass mirrors

Early 20th century I believe and unsigned as far as I can tell

Luthera M. Whitney's Charming Antique Sketchbook, Full wood and matches it reveals itself slowlyI did bother to look up Luthera Whitney, who signed this sketchbook, and turns out she went on to become a published writer, with works including (doesn't seem too surprising!) "Old Time Days and Ways," focused on homesteading, published in 1883. I also found a record of her listed as a school teacher in Springfield Vermont in 1870, age 26, so would guess this sketchbook dates to 1860 or so. While not every sketch here is super exciting, there are a