robert todd lincoln pasted artwork from storybooks on these screens.
when his grandchildren wanted a particular story, they would point to one of the pictures,
demand, 'this one!'
and their grandfather would oblige by telling them the requested tale.
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Very interesting! I think he was very creative and talented!
Beautiful picture dear Brattcat!
Happy Sunday!
Léia
Again, a historical look, but this time with family overtones. Nice.
Oh, I really love this! Thank you, brattcat.
this is very cool. I am sure the grandchildren always remembered these story screens. great idea.
Great idea by Mr. Lincoln and also very decorative.
Interesting, very cool to have in your home and to use it to tell stories to your kids...
A great historical tidbit...and a great idea...
Thanks, Brattcat!
My oh my, but there is a book in these screens, Brattcat.
The screens are beautiful art
its very special & creative !!
Great idea and very nice shot, thank you for these historical pearls! I'm glad my son is an adult now, with his stories we wouldn't have any wall left in the house...
Inspired method by RTL! The pictures lookl Elizabethan and even Grecian. Turkeys figure prominently. One story could be Beauty and the Beast.
I recall my daughter taking a book to my father when she was under 2 but having to take it away from him as he didn't tell the story that she knew by heart. He read her the pictures as he did not have his glasses with him to manage the text! The puzzled and astounded look on her face was something I treasure to this day!
He was a very sweet and creative Grandfather.
The tones of the pictures are lovely, very intimate.
I do hope they said please! A very creative idea to tell stories.
Love this screen!
How charming, how adorable.
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