Children Around the Maypole, Lovely Antique Silver Gelatin Print c. 1910s modern carving I especially love the use

I especially love the use of black thread to connect the little hand-numbered stickers to their corresponding spots on the body

8 1/4” t x 4 7/8” w x 4 7/8” d each and in good condition

which seems to relate to the humidity at any given time

it features a hand carved wooden handle

fabulous patterns

Children Around the Maypole, Lovely Antique Silver Gelatin Print c. 1910s modern carving I especially love the useAlways a treat to find a picture of a Maypole dance, such a lovely thing! As I understand it, Maypole traditions stem from ancient European pagan and Roman festivals celebrating the goddess Flora, the return of spring, and the sun's increased warmth. They were banned by the Puritans for their pagan associations, but saw a revival in the 19th century, and became common components of May Day celebrations in this country in the later 19th and well into