Lovely Old Academic Sketch of Seated Young Woman wooden darning egg including photos

including photos

and the nails attaching the carvings to their platforms have some wiggle) but what marvelous and very charming creatures

Kits like this were often produced as advertising give aways--this one is stamped "Fred M

and brings a bit of calm in the midst of stress and chaos

a pretty great little drawing

Lovely Old Academic Sketch of Seated Young Woman wooden darning egg including photosFeels like she's emerging from the ether, barely there but very beautiful. And one could read a whole lot of things into that expression. A lovely, quiet drawing, nice for an intimate space. 12" x 9". Early 20th century I believe. Good antique condition, with some light scattered smudging, I don't think at all detracting.