Small 1928 Snapshot, Arms and Legs and Tree Trunks Chicago worlds fair 12 1/4 l open

12 1/4 l open

in absence of legs to sturdy her would most definitely cause her to topple

I believe this lacquered bamboo box dates to the earlyish 20th century

10 5/8" long x 1 1/4" wide and deep

The paint decoration is original to it and just gorgeous (makes me think of early 19th c

Small 1928 Snapshot, Arms and Legs and Tree Trunks Chicago worlds fair 12 1/4 l openI really love this little snapshot for the play of all those bare arms and legs, with tree trunks separating each young woman from the next like punctuation. It appears they are wearing uniforms marked with an "H" perhaps runners on a track team taking their reward of an end of practice dip. 2 1 2 x 1 11 16 and in good condition. Dated July 31, 1928 on reverse.