Mid-Land Novelty Co 1930s Walnuts Sailor Dave Colcord at least references that of

at least references that of a Japanese Mizushashi or cold water container

I would use it for plenty of other things as well -- perhaps for an arranged nicoise salad

and on one side some of the string stitches have come loose and some of the bristles seem to have been trimmed at some point (see photos)

with a few tiny chips on the inside of the lip

head slightly turned and arms positioned at the top of voluminous skirt

Mid-Land Novelty Co 1930s Walnuts Sailor Dave Colcord at least references that ofWhat a weirdo! But pretty wonderful, I think! This little sailor constructed of two real walnuts for head and body, metal rods, pipe cleaners for arms and neck, and wooden dowels for legs was made in 1935 by Mid Land Novelty Co., Inc in St. Louis, Missouri. I really love his baby blue and white painted sailor's outfit, complete with red anchor on his chest and "USA" on his hat, plus that kerchief around his neck and those big eyes that seem to be