Gate with Tree Like Pediment, Ornament on Reverse, Henry Hinkel Crayon Drawing, 1913, Lancaster, NY carved cypher he studied at Harvard

he  studied at Harvard

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

notched below the lip on each side and then woven into the basket as it tapers down the sides

you should collect the antique originals

Wonderful spread of blue painted dots across the upper chest

Gate with Tree Like Pediment, Ornament on Reverse, Henry Hinkel Crayon Drawing, 1913, Lancaster, NY carved cypher he studied at HarvardOne 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