Transcendent Moonface Drawing on Collaged Paper iron lightening rod A pretty funny one

A pretty funny one

and that it is a bible held tightly in his grip

but the interior was re-lined more recently in a red paper with raised velvet pattern

24" x 8" and in much shot-up and rusted condition

I believe this box once held "Froebel "Gift 5"

Transcendent Moonface Drawing on Collaged Paper iron lightening rod A pretty funny oneI had this drawing in my possession several years ago and it has stuck in my mind since, so when I had the chance to buy it back, I did not hesitate. It seems to me it was a chance stain that turned this graphite drawing of the features of a face into what seems like a face on the moon. Perhaps I'm wrong and the drawing was made after the discoloration, though I dont think soin either case it's a perfect marriage. And with the drawing pasted to a