Young Woman on Sofa with Book, Late 19th C. Graphite Drawing vintage tin platform I have learned that boxes

I have learned that boxes like this were made to house Mahjong sets

but easily pull out with a little pressure

A bit of wear to the surface of the interior frame left edge

but I'll find something to send them in

This is one of a a number of old pine carved whimsies I purchased together and believe were all made by one American carver

Young Woman on Sofa with Book, Late 19th C. Graphite Drawing vintage tin platform I have learned that boxesOne of two c. late 19th century graphite drawings found together, certainly by the same person and surely pulled from the same sketchbook. I really love the face on this young woman, looking quite confident and wise beyond her years and also with a certain luxuriousness to her situation, big fluffy pillow under her elbow and book open beside her. A nice one for hanging near one's favorite reading spot. 6 3 8" x 4 1 2" and in very good condition, paper