F.P's Kraft American Cheese Crate Wood Carved Red Heart antique wood frame The ones with the red

The ones with the red markings (Roman numerals I denoting their point values) are a bit heavier in weight and somewhat easier to pick up

structurally in  good shape

I might guess this was made in two pieces to begin with

The bowl measures 3 3/4" tall x 5 1/2" at widest diameter

making me think it might land happiest on a desk

F.P's Kraft American Cheese Crate Wood Carved Red Heart antique wood frame The ones with the redI loved finding this very sweet hand carved heart plaque, and then turning it over to see that it was made from the wood of a Kraft American Cheese crate. It seems as though the wood was quite deliberately chosen, with logo perfectly framed, so I have to think the heart was inspired by a love of processed cheese, or perhaps a token of appreciation for the provider of such! Doesn't get much more American than that. The logo and text on the crate wood