Cotton Pickers, Hugely Atmopheric Antique Real Photo Postcard Knowles & Maxim Crayon on paper

Crayon on paper

the spools would be used in conjunction with a lacemaking "pillow" (essentially a pillow with a simple armature for holding the ends of the spool) which could be placed on the table or on the lap

There is one tiny spot on the surface of one loop on the rim--very minor

I'd love to see these put to good use

with surface wear/paint loss as evident

Cotton Pickers, Hugely Atmopheric Antique Real Photo Postcard Knowles & Maxim Crayon on paperSuch a striking image I think, of an Emma and Velmy and "dad," as written on the back, out in the cotton fields. The image is as atmospheric as the scene itself, and a bit weathered like the face of this father, adding up what feels like a portrait of a hard working life filtered through the haze of a dream or like a photo still from early realist film. 5 7 16 x 3 1 2". Loss to bottom right corner, a bit of edge wear and a couple of small scuffs to