Man in Very Snug Chair, Carved Folk Art Whimsy with Hand-drawn Details unused antique postcard pipes are just great looking

pipes are just great looking things

There is a black stain and fraying to the pants

Definitely 19th century and I'd guess more Civil War era than end of the century

and I do think he must have been quite pleased with it

And then these excellent Doric style columns to either side

Man in Very Snug Chair, Carved Folk Art Whimsy with Hand-drawn Details unused antique postcard pipes are just great lookingAll carved from one piece of wood, this little man feels rather as if being held captive by this chair perhaps perpetually stationed in the waiting room, or tethered to the television, with the chair feeling very much a character in a mini drama. All making me at least root for our man's release and freedom from constraints! Charmingly carved, with black marker drawn hair and mustache, and nice warm dry wood patina. 6 t x 1 7 8 w x 1 3 8 d and in very