Ralph Anderson's Antique Red Yarn House Drawing tin man raising hat who in his younger days

who in his younger days built the stair case at the Lancaster

a garlic press used to make the terrifically shaggy mane

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and while it's possible there are a few of the smallest sized (triangular) blocks missing

Ralph Anderson's Antique Red Yarn House Drawing tin man raising hat who in his younger daysAlong 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.