and that deep concave bottom serves as a high perch for what looks to me like a tower and a fortess--though it also looks a rather like a lighthouse
Such a lovely little book
In most are thin pieces of cut paper--templates for each piece of the pattern
I am very picky about choosing individually pieces of stone fruit based on very particular criteria
I've come across a few of this photo statuettes
Hunk in Wooly Chaps, Old Real Photo Postcard antique renaissance revival marquetry and that deep concave bottomThough I believe his wooly chaps, bandana and rope were a costume donned for the sake of the photo (provided by the photographer, to be worn in front of saloon backdrop), this guy looks to me born to wear them, and perhaps he's just realized his calling as a cowboy! (Or at least as a pin up:)) I've seen a few of these "wooly chaps" photos, but I think none as winning. 5 3 8" x 3 3 8" and in good, perfectly aged condition, unused postcard reverse.