Sweet Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Stripe Painted Wall Box handmade letter opener but it is framed out

but it is framed out on three sides on the reverse to accommodate a picture and glass

It feels pretty old and is wonderfully rough-hewn

especially the almost cleat-like bottom--a bit medieval feeling

The tiles are a nice weight--made of particle board I believe--and in great shape

I'm not sure if this print block was used for printing advertising signs or for internal signage or what

Sweet Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Stripe Painted Wall Box handmade letter opener but it is framed outFound in Berks County, PA, and I'd bet that's where it originated, or at least nearby, early 20th c. I believe; Great form, great striped paint job, and one little chip carved flourish along the top. Nicely aged paint, very sweet. 7 7 8" t x 8 3 4" w x 3 1 8" deep. Good antique condition, one nail repaired split visible from the back; I wou; d not put anything heavy in the pocket, but it's s stable and pretty sound.