Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor New York 1980s composition

composition

but later someone named Turner it seems

and the handle is wrapped

I’d employ it for sugar cubes

I especially love the gesture of the figure with unrolled scroll before him

Old Handmade Clothespin Sailor New York 1980s compositionAdmittedly, I'm a real sucker for these sorts of things, but look at how much effort went into that cap and blue wool sailor's suit, and hand painting the eyelashes on that bright eyed clothespin face! All he needs is a ship! I've found some clothespin sailors, but no others quite like him. I'd guess maybe 1940s or so, but am not completely sure. Overall, here's in good shape, with a little wear to the shoulders of his coat. It does appear he was