Box with Key and Handsome Hen, Sweet c. 1940s Snapshot, Framed As Found decorative wall piece Some old stains as evident

Some old stains as evident in photos

and from what I've learned about these is also the mark of an accomplished maker--as if that wasn't already clear

This is an earlyish 20th century fraternal one

8 1/4" x 5 3/4" with flaps closed (just drawing showing

and just so beautiful

Box with Key and Handsome Hen, Sweet c. 1940s Snapshot, Framed As Found decorative wall piece Some old stains as evidentI love a photo of a kid or adolescent standing proudly beside a prized farm animal, and here what a good combination of slightly awkward looking young man and very handsome hen! She's of the Plymouth Rock variety, I believe, and he looks to me pretty smitten with her! I also really like that just to the right of the stump upon which she is perched we glimpse a single key hanging from his belt. I'd call this a valentine of just my sort! Framed: 7 5 8"