Old Salvaged Interlocking Pieces Tramp Art Frame Fragment 1921 Another example of the simpler

Another example of the simpler the better and more beautiful: this is about as straight-forward a wall-hanging mail (or anything) holder as one could conceive

presumed mid-century

which makes it feel simultaneously stately and rather coziness inducing

With a little research I learned that these origami parasols were once a common craft among Japanese American women

glazed the perfect shade of blue

Old Salvaged Interlocking Pieces Tramp Art Frame Fragment 1921 Another example of the simplerI believe this likely was once part of a frame, but now is just a partial thing, and a cool object I think, which would be good hung straight down to sway a bit in the breeze or with a little push! It is constructed like a "crown on thorns" with interlocking pieces, and fun to play around with. It was quite dusty when I found it; I used a dry q tip to get most of the dust off, but it could definitely be cleaned more carefully. 19 1 2" inches long by