Square, with Brass Stars and Flowers: Charming Antique Chip Carved Tramp Art Stacked Lid Box bird with flowers ) I really love these

) I really love these old knitted dolls

but this I am certain is American

For me it's the profile that really really makes it

and likely his sister beside him in pink dress

he was possessed with a consummate curiosity and keen intelligence in addition to a terrific aesthetic sensibility and sensitive touch

Square, with Brass Stars and Flowers: Charming Antique Chip Carved Tramp Art Stacked Lid Box bird with flowers ) I really love theseHaving looked at a whole lot of tramp art boxes at this point, I'm not too much interested in the usual forms, but when I come across one that feels unique and special to its maker, and has an especially warm and homey feeling about it, that's one I'll want to bring home. Such was my response to this one, found last weekend at an antiques show in Concord, NH, late 19th c. or so, I believe. Great presence, great box, square and with the lid making it