Harlequin Patterned, Hand-painted, Lined Antique Wooden Box with Handwritten Inscription 19th c watercolor I'd guess 1950s-60s

I'd guess 1950s-60s

She won't quite stand steady on her own but a bit of wax under her feet would do it

from pride

with the embroidery stitched tight to the ribbon

though I am really not sure about the drawing

Harlequin Patterned, Hand-painted, Lined Antique Wooden Box with Handwritten Inscription 19th c watercolor I'd guess 1950s-60sA whole lot of love and care went into the creation of this little box, from the harlequin patterning on all four sides (carved then painted rather than inlaid), to the roses and vines painted on the lid, to the turning arm with arrow pointer that would have (it no longer holds tension) made it open like a puzzle box, to the pretty fabric lining on the interior. And, finally, a handwritten inscription on the underside: "Forget me not forget me never