Apple Shaped Flyswatter with Mended Mesh curious whimsey late 19th/early 20th century I

late 19th/early 20th century I believe

Native to central and southern Arizona

Seven stacked layers of carved wood for the hearts and triangular forms all the way around

They've got a great bi-level bottom that allows them to be displayed at a slant as well as displayed upright

I’d like to think this this handy guide accompanied Ms

Apple Shaped Flyswatter with Mended Mesh curious whimsey late 19th/early 20th century IIt's the mended patch that really sold me on this flyswatter, carefully done and with the mesh square patch set an angle, making a great pattern as the two different grids overlay. The swatter itself is a pretty fun one too, shaped like an apple, outlined in red, and with a green wooden handle looped with wire twisted onto a heart at the end. I might guess 1950s or so but am not completely sure. 24 inches long and, patch included, in very good