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1881 Shadow Box Floral Made from Yarn. Help with Inscription, Please German or Dutch?

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    Posted 6 years ago

    sunnynatur…
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    Today, I purchased this 1881 German or Dutch or ? shadow box. It is lovely flower basket made from yarn.
    Frame: Large wood case = approximately 28" x 24" x 5"
    Is there a name for this sort or art or just "shadowbox" ?
    I'd love your feedback and help with inscription, please.

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    1. Newfld Newfld, 6 years ago
      Beautiful shadow box, the yarn weaver was very talented
    2. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      It’s in German.
    3. vetraio50 vetraio50, 6 years ago
      A souvenir of our dear parents, l think.

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