Gruesome certainly, but important historic evidence. Barefoot boy with war trophy. Clothing suggests Juramentado flanked by more traditional uniformed Filipino soldiers. Measures 3.5 x 5.5”, very good condition with edge chips and gloss...
Posed on a piano stool and framed by brilliant wallpaper, lovely one of a kind. Measures 3.5 x 5.5”, nice condition with spot of foxing and crease top left corner.
Difficult to explain, though American stamp block may signal Alaska.
Trimmed as original to keep border.
Measures 3 3/8 x 4 5/8”, nice condition with small crease bottom right.
Pinned two different ways and joined with hand made metal discs to allow lifelike movement. Exceptional historic teaching tool and accidental sculpture with a gorgeous, rich surface. Measures just under 3" at widest point and...
SUCH a fabulous little object. Union Made Cigar label dates to 1880, remnants of the tax stamp on box lid. Repurposed sometime in the early 20thc by a child with rocks, teeth (bear or cat?)...