Grenfell Mission, Labrador Canada Hand-painted Letter Opener handcrafted modernist jewelry Living in horse country may

Living in horse country may be rubbing off on me

is just a great object to have around

What I am not certain of is whether there is an intended function for the opening in the front of the body

giving the piece a great  sweetness and tenderness

so not visible when worn

Grenfell Mission, Labrador Canada Hand-painted Letter Opener handcrafted modernist jewelry Living in horse country mayI am completely smitten with this letter opener, which research led me to discover was produced by the Grenfell Mission, a philanthropic organization founded in 1892 that provided medical and social services to people in rural communities of northern Newfoundland and Labrador. The Mission's "Village Industry Department" brought artists from all over to support the artistic endeavors of the residents, and the mission became widely known for its