Wonderfully Awkward Carved Folk Art Carved Nude poker dominoes having googled cottages in Derbyshire

having googled cottages in Derbyshire

the spools would be used in conjunction with a lacemaking "pillow" (essentially a pillow with a simple armature for holding the ends of the spool) which could be placed on the table or on the lap

used for combing flax

as well as for cut and woven paper hearts

clearly handled and used

Wonderfully Awkward Carved Folk Art Carved Nude poker dominoes having googled cottages in DerbyshireOne more nude for today, looking at once bold and brave and a bit awkward too, as if not entirely sure what to do with those arms but determined not to cover herself. I love her narrow hips in relation to her broad shoulders, making for an especially endearing rear view. With a stump just behind her feel and calves, which could just be the remnant of the apple tree, making this a post Eden Eve. Perfectly finished with a few dabs of red paint too. 12 1