19th C. Paper Thin Brass Architect's Stencils - Rooms and Their Plans funny carving and making music

carving and making music

it was somewhat tarnished when I found it

I believe this is Chinese and dates from the 1950s or so

Just a gorgeous silhouette and a handy size--perfect in the bathroom or on the desk holding little things

This old hair ornament is amazing

19th C. Paper Thin Brass Architect's Stencils - Rooms and Their Plans funny carving and making musicI've had a handful of old architects draftsman stencils like this, mostly alphabets, paper thin and shining in the light like gold, so lovely. And while hard to get across in photos, I believe these are my favorites of all especially for the ten squarish ones, each, in tiny letters, featuring the name of one room of a house: kitchen, bedroom, dining room, living room, sitting room, attic, and best of all drawing room, parlour, scullery, and wine