Ralph Anderson's Antique Red Yarn House Drawing marbles in pouch 12 1/2” x 8” overall

12 1/2” x 8” overall

which itself is kind of weird

embody a combination of skill

but failed at several others attempted--definitely one could invest many hours of focused effort in mastering all of these

and have not been able to trace what appears to be LB signed on the back of her base

Ralph Anderson's Antique Red Yarn House Drawing marbles in pouch 12 1/2” x 8” overallAlong with paper weavings, yarn drawings like this were a popular kindergarten exercise in the late 19th early 20th century, and this simple freehand house done by 5 year old Ralph Anderson is about my favorite I've seen. Just the perfect amount of non linearity to that door and those windows and chimneys. And the back may be even better. 4 1 2" x 3 3 4" and in very good condition with a little scattered staining on the reverse.