Supremely Empathetic, Much Mended Hand-sewn Velvet Dog antique spongeware Though initialed (incised on the

Though initialed (incised on the bottom) DWP

with the cutout letters and eggs about 3/8" thick on top of that

The lid fits tight

because I can't resist them

8" x 7" x 3 1/8” t and in great antique condition

Supremely Empathetic, Much Mended Hand-sewn Velvet Dog antique spongeware Though initialed (incised on theNo possible way I could not rescue this guy from the Maine antiques shop I found him in definitely in need of immediate adoption! Clearly someone once loved him a lot, mending him again and again with several different colored threads, I have to think for a child who dragged him around everywhere and had separation anxiety when not in hand, as clearly he was sewn up with whatever thread was near at hand! The jowls, flopping down at either side of his