Early-Mid 19th Century Carved Folk Art Miniature Shoe with Incised Leaves on Vine Decoration very fine watercolor he remains an eager puppy

he remains an eager puppy

this is a set of eight pre-Civil War wood graining hand combs made by Henry Taylor Co

only noticeable with close inspection

I habitually open old books in hopes of finding ones like this

it appears the silk was stretched taut over board and backed with paper

Early-Mid 19th Century Carved Folk Art Miniature Shoe with Incised Leaves on Vine Decoration very fine watercolor he remains an eager puppyAnother week, another carved shoe, because I love them in all of their variety, and who can ever have too many shoes? This is quite an old one I believe, early mid 19th century, with extra long toe and great hand carved vine design wrapping the sides and heel. It appears to have been stained painted a very dark brown, which has worn in a a few spots so to see the wood underneath. I guess most likely made to hold a pin cushion, but I am not completely