These charming vintage brass stencils were originally designed to easily interlock for marking large wooden crates and packages bound for far off destinations. Now no longer needed, some have found their way into new wares.
These whimsical paintings were created by Sophie Blackall. Originally from Australia, Sophie has been living and working on her "original curiosities" in Brooklyn since 2000. These are from her an ongoing project, Missed Connections. They will be published as a book in 2012.