Antique Fraternity PhotoUnusual antique photo of young men in fanciful suits with batons and horns. My best guess is its a fraternity celebration. Refer to photos for size & condition.

Refer to photos for size and condition: Good with a small chip to the top of the cross on one side

though the stand is missing from the frame

A remarkable piece of antique salvage

The inside compartment is made of marbled paper with another bee skep on the underside of the cover

What is the “bombastic” in rhetorical language

Newly released from my collection is this rare Victorian punch paper bookmark

Measures about 27” tall and 11” wide

bordered by silver Dresden paper trim

in attempt to keep the collection together

The book contains verses for various flowers and a guide to their sentimental meaning

Condition is fair with shattering to the silk canopy on both the exterior & interior

The velvet lining inside the box looks black