Pair of J.L. Hammett Co. Boston Early Froebel Gift #4 Kindergarten Blocks (Set of 2) antique polychrome head I think likely the former--a

I think likely the former--a genie in a box--but am not completely sure as I can't find another example out there like it

and the font on the capital letters

but also feel to me like quite a tender

with a bit of loss to the hand holding the book

Pair of J.L. Hammett Co. Boston Early Froebel Gift #4 Kindergarten Blocks (Set of 2) antique polychrome head I think likely the former--aYou know I'm a huge fan of early Froebel designed kindergarten materials, and will snatch them up whenever I find them. These J. L Hammett Boston sets both complete "Gift 4" sets, comprised of eight rectangular blocks of the same size precede the Milton Bradley ones; the Hammett company was formed in 1863 by John Hammett, credited with inventing the chalkboard eraser, as well as "slating paint" that extended the life of classroom slates. In 1890,