Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor matte green art pottery not surprisingly

not surprisingly

Signed ORG at bottom right for O

she wrote and illustrated numerous books

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

I am completely enchanted by its intricate nest of forms

Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor matte green art pottery not surprisinglyAdmittedly, 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