Oval, Triangle, Diamond, Set of Three Early Flat Bottom Tin Cutters carte de visit One page in the middle

One page in the middle torn out

and on the other a profile view and notes on dimensions

I did just figure out that the Benj Sheinwald who signed it was Benjamin S Sheinwald

Benny Andrews (1930-2006)

which could hold a phone

Oval, Triangle, Diamond, Set of Three Early Flat Bottom Tin Cutters carte de visit One page in the middleI find these quite satisfying. No sign that there were ever handles, and no holes in the flat backs, just the purest sorts of cutters, with the edges of the undersides just barely exceeding the outlines of the shapes. Such that they would make nice vessels for holding some little things now too (say a beautiful stone or two.) But perfect just as minimalist objects. Lovely, and early ones. Diamond corner to corner long way 4". Oval 2 3 4" x 2" x 3 4"