Paper Thin Beautiful Antique Brass Architect's Alphabet Stencil Set (Set K) upside down faces I'd love to know what

I'd love to know what this is

or at least entree into the upper ranks of a secret society

the number "56" written on one side

that delicate white hand against the deep blue of her skirt

and Helen Frankenthaler

Paper Thin Beautiful Antique Brass Architect's Alphabet Stencil Set (Set K) upside down faces I'd love to know whatMy photos do no real justice, but I find these SO beautiful, paper thin and shining like liquid gold in the light. I purchased these from a seller in England, and believe they came from the estate of an architect. I'm listing a few complete alphabet sets, in different fonts. Finely made, and completely useful still, though also completely worthy of framing should one be so included. This set, which has a bit of a circus carnivalesque feel, comes with