Folky Antique Hand-carved Quadruple Tin Type Frame unusual antique splint basket A few months ago I

A few months ago I found a wonderful Japanese cat hand-puppet (which immediately sold) that was clearly made by the same maker as this terrific clown

and that even with mouths open and tongues bared these dogs seem positively regal

" and also because I thought it could serve as a great prop for all sorts of things

” and “Love many

and I would guess at San Vitale as well

Folky Antique Hand-carved Quadruple Tin Type Frame unusual antique splint basket A few months ago IThis is an absolutely wonderful old hand carved wooden frame, 2nd half of the 19th century I believe, and clearly made, perhaps by the father, to proudly house the tintype photographs of this particular family of four. I think every inch of it just teems with love and warmth, and at over a foot across, it has a strong sculptural presence on the wall. The portraits themselves are pretty terrific, especially the very serious looking young boy, but the