Cast Iron Art Nouveau Bookend with Super Folky Face doll hand having one just for yourself

having one just for yourself makes it all the more special

with sumi ink characters on the front and back covers

I found a matching deck of these cards in the online collection of the British Museum

A little bio: Alice Nanogak (Goose) was born in the Baillie Islands

facing right—complete with what look like eyelashes fluttering to either side of the eye

Cast Iron Art Nouveau Bookend with Super Folky Face doll hand having one just for yourselfWhat I love about this old art nouveau bookend is the super folky (one might say homely) face on this a nude, completely endearing her to me even as it somewhat undermines her seductive pose. I don't believe this was intentional, but I think it makes this a marvelously human, empathetic thing. Love. 6" t x 4 1 4" w x 2 3 4" d and heavy. 1920s I believe, and in good condition, with loss to what I believe was a bronzed finish, all the good I think.