Louisa Popeney, Pennsylvania Antique 1880s Signed Autograph Book ovular The interior and underside of

The interior and underside of the box are enameled a terrific bright blue

with a few minor dings/scratches to the surface of the wood

I've now learned that frogs carved from Chinaberry roots are a thing

nothing fussy or perfect about it

Louisa Popeney, Pennsylvania Antique 1880s Signed Autograph Book ovular The interior and underside ofWhat I love so much about this antique autograph book, owned by a Louise Popeney and started in 1881, is the wit of many of those who signed it, and how muchlike a high school yearbookit reveals of the times. Among my personal favorites: Alas, alas, I am so dumb I cannot write in this album, and Love many, trust few, and always paddle your own canoe. But there are so many good ones. And on the second to last page, clever Fannie writes Last of all came