Sweet Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Stripe Painted Wall Box milking playform makes it feel extra special

makes it feel extra special

including for the fact of it appearing to be a photograph of an earlier photograph of a young Arthur Florence (the framing around him is all part of the photo

a view of the Penobscot River and the "Quarry Meadows" but also a game of football

and makes for the perfect carrier and display

Anything would feel special served on this elegant hand thrown ceramic black-glazed plate with three perfect white circles radiating in from its lip

Sweet Old Pennsylvania Folk Art Stripe Painted Wall Box milking playform makes it feel extra specialFound in Berks County, PA, and I'd bet that's where it originated, or at least nearby, early 20th c. I believe; Great form, great striped paint job, and one little chip carved flourish along the top. Nicely aged paint, very sweet. 7 7 8" t x 8 3 4" w x 3 1 8" deep. Good antique condition, one nail repaired split visible from the back; I wou; d not put anything heavy in the pocket, but it's s stable and pretty sound.