but most of these temple toys date from the late 1800s through the early 1900s and I would guess the same on this one
Especially great in the windowsill—or maybe pop an electric candle inside and use as a bedside night light
but I do know that it is a truly lovely object that would be great on a desk
Just a beauty of a vase
He attended the Academy of Fine Arts in Amsterdam
Life of Jim Stubbs, 8 Sequential Narrative Drawings, Missouri to Virginia, early 1900s handmade toy but most of these templeI am not sure if it was Jim Stubbs himself, or perhaps his wife, who made these drawings, documenting his journey from St. Joseph, Missouri to Rio, Virginia to work as a telegrapher, through to his opening to the J. A. Stubbs general store (with some time hunting with his son Lee in between!) Regardless, I think they are pretty special! The drawings are numbered on their backsides, in order, with just a few that have gone missing since 1903. A great