Relief Carved Folk Art Seductress wooden cow I know that reverse glass

I know that reverse glass painting was taught to young women in the first half of the 19th century and then became widely popular as a decorative art from about 1850 to 1890

This is about the most beautiful vanity set I can imagine

the fact of its extreme closeness

And the red wheels that make him a three wheeler

And certainly hanging this sign would be a terrific way to greet visitors in all sorts of contexts

Relief Carved Folk Art Seductress wooden cow I know that reverse glassPhotos don't quite do her justice, but this super folky bas relief carving of a pin up is among my very favorite Brimfield finds is this. I want to say nude, but it seems she may be wearing a few straps, and even perhaps a holster, or I'm not sure what?! and flouncy heels, of course. I love everything about her, from seductive pose with one hand behind her head, to her curls and bow, to her terrific open face with large nose and slightly crooked