19th-century page turners were carved to look like human hands

These antique page turners were used to separate the pages of newspapers that were printed without being cut. Instead of being simply utilitarian, these gorgeous tools are intricately carved. Their handles are designed to look like hands and arms — one even depicts a hand gripping the blade. — Read the rest The post 19th-century page turners were carved to look like human hands appeared first on Boing Boing.