with an alphabet running A to R (clearly there was never more than that) and then this terrific monogram MAM at center
"O blessed health
and wonderfully carved to resemble tools and weapons (these detailed pieces are worth more points when successfully removed in the game
It looks like the interior boxes once had pulls (I'd guess maybe just pins/nails)
or sometimes "persuader"--likely dates to the early 19th century
Most Wonderful Antique Pennsylvania Folk Art Carved Woman with Hand Wrapping Waist old retablo painting with an alphabet running AShe IS my favorite Brimfield find, purchased from a Pennsylvania based dealer, and I am pretty certain of Pennsylvania, probably around Lancaster county. Small in scale, which makes her feel all the more special, so tenderly and delicately carved, with marvelous features and details including very tiny waist! In addition to her humble, open face, and the arm bent at elbow to wrap her waist, I really really love the carving of her lower body, hips and