Second of Two Last Batches of Antique Cut Paper Animals - Silhouettes folk art decoy which I have not worked

which I have not worked on but which might come away with some bleach or baking soda

but all very nicely done

with the layers of wrapping--looking like a combination of wool and leather and I'm not sure what all bound with string--creating a cushion for the edge of iron underneath

17 5/8 x 4 11/16 and in very good condition

Second of Two Last Batches of Antique Cut Paper Animals - Silhouettes folk art decoy which I have not workedTwo last groups of these cut paper animals today; I listed several groups of them a month or two ago, all found together, but held onto some to enjoy a bit longer. Perhaps a menagerie of cut paper animals would not set everyone's heart racing, but they sure do for me, pure joy, c. 1900 or so. My guess is perhaps a school project many years ago though these at least look very much like the work of a teacher, with the fine motor skills to do some very