Carved Arts and Crafts Large Wooden Scrapbook gifts for children I believe it was sculpted

I believe it was sculpted by hand and is signed on the bottom with what appears to read "THacaring" or similar

I'd guess this drawing dates from the mid- to late 19th century and maybe it is Scottish

The cups are in great condition

and other cherished things

It measures 5 1/8" tall

Carved Arts and Crafts Large Wooden Scrapbook gifts for children I believe it was sculptedWhoever created this large wooden scrapbook long ago must have had pretty grand expectations for the arts and crafts projects it would contain, as they put an awfully lot of work into the carving of the cover, and did a very beautiful job, I think! Perhaps they made it to bind the work of a class, or a group of summer campers, or maybe just their own masterpieces. I found it empty, but would certainly love to see it put to use, though I might myself