Charming Folk Art Dollhouse Chaise Lounge, “Christmas 1917” green vase About as folky as model

About as folky as model railroad signs could be

I purchased this gorgeous early 20th century Papago or Pima basket in an online auction

and the way she lifts and cradles her child

which I don't think detracts at all

While this piece definitely shows its age

Charming Folk Art Dollhouse Chaise Lounge, “Christmas 1917” green vase About as folky as modelI love the form of a chaise lounge, and think this tabletop dollhouse scale one, found in Maine, is just lovely thing both as lovingly carved and constructed folk art object and as a sort of iconic symbol of lounging, which perhaps we should all be reminded to do a bit more of! Constructed of two hand carved pieces joined by small nails plus four individually carved legs. I think the hard wood may be black walnut. And on the underside, hand written in