Add a little more American tradition with this Little Boy Scherenschnitte. This artwork is a paper-cut depiction of a little boy holding a toy. The work is created in the tradition of American paper cutting, popular in the Pennsylvania Dutch regions of this country in the early nineteenth century. designs are influenced by popular historical themes: patriotism, biblical and religious motifs, and scenes from rural life.

Dimensions:

• 3.75" x 0.5" x 4.75"

Material:

• Paper sketched and cut by hand
• The frames are made of wood that is painted or “grained” by hand

Design:

• Cut by hand from a single piece of paper
• Sketched freehand by the artist
• Is created in the tradition of early American paper cutting that is popular in the Pennsylvania Dutch regions in the early nineteenth century
• Every month is signified by one distinctive character

Origin:

• Made in Harlemville, New York

Care:

• Dust gently only. Never use cloths or compressed air directly on the paper—only a soft, clean natural-bristle brush can safely remove light dust