Much Drawn Upon Wooden School Drawing Board figure with heart substantial sculptural presence

substantial sculptural presence

The larger of the two measures 6" long x 3 5/8" tall x 5/8" deep

signed and dated 1904 on the reverse by brother (Fra) Anlobsopladser (I believe) of Munkebjarg

It features its original label

and also a bit cartoon-y

Much Drawn Upon Wooden School Drawing Board figure with heart substantial sculptural presenceI think of large three piece boards like these as bread boards, but clearly this was used as a drawing board in a school, with the cumulative marks and notes and drawings of many different students spread across its surface on both sides. I find the cumulation pretty fabulous (I especially love that the word "cookie" appears not once but twice) and think it should definitely be added to some more! 26" x 20" x 7 8" and in very good, much used