Lovely Antique Horsehair Hearth Broom vintage woodcut Though I have great love

Though I have great love of nearly anything woven and a few years back bought a loom thinking perhaps weaving was my calling (

25 x1 3/8 x 1

great lines

The carving of the wood chopper is pretty rustically done

and red lines rising from nostrils together convey constant motion and circulation in all directions

Lovely Antique Horsehair Hearth Broom vintage woodcut Though I have great loveI believe this lovely small broom likely dates to the mid to late 19th century and would be referred to as a hearth broom, perhaps once part of a set of fireplace tools. I think it is really great looking, with a nice warm patina to the wood and full head of black horsehair bristles perfect for hanging on the wall as part of a brush or broom collection, but also definitely ready to put to use! 20 1 2" long x 6" across at head, 1 1 2" deep. Very good