Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor matte green art pottery leaving the wood beneath it

leaving the wood beneath it completely exposed--and find her rather regal

" created by furniture makers in training before undertaking full sized versions

which adds  3" on either side

Darker blue and brown horizontal striations bring your eye up toward the lip and whatever bloom it might display

It has endured very well

Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor matte green art pottery leaving the wood beneath itAdmittedly, I'm a real sucker for these sorts of things, but look at how much effort went into that cap and blue wool sailor's suit, and hand painting the eyelashes on that bright eyed clothespin face! All he needs is a ship! I've found some clothespin sailors, but no others quite like him. I'd guess maybe 1940s or so, but am not completely sure. Overall, here's in good shape, with a little wear to the shoulders of his coat. It does appear he was