Excellent Paper Cut Rooster Mounted to Construction Paper geology then unfolded to reveal designs

then unfolded to reveal designs

but even better filled with a flower or two

But the crossing of the two blooms and intertwining of their delicately painted stems and leaves also makes it feel like a love token--a happy wedding of two two different sorts

which holds the lid in place at one corner

Excellent Paper Cut Rooster Mounted to Construction Paper geology then unfolded to reveal designsJust about as perfectly rendered rooster as I've ever seen, which I might hang near the bed or coffee maker to be greeted by first thing in the morning, with those lightening like spikes of feathers surely imparting a jolt of energy! Cut white paper mounted to blue construction paper, c. 1940s or so, I'd guess. Super graphic and I think really rather transcendent of its humble materiality. 12" x 9". A small tear along right edge as documented and