B for Brooklyn? Boy in Baseball Cap Folk Art Pottery Head woman feeding birds I first photographed this in

I first photographed this in the old frame I found it in

I know there are plenty of combs and hetchels etc out there

thown together

which is in good shape and looks to have had a new backing added not too long ago

Franco American Novelty Company and described fun for young and old alike

B for Brooklyn? Boy in Baseball Cap Folk Art Pottery Head woman feeding birds I first photographed this inI'm reluctant to part with this guy, who I take for a Brooklyn Dodger, though of course the B could also stand for Boston! (Photos don't really do justice, as the shine of the brown glaze makes softens its edges.) I really love how the sculpting of his face responds to the shadow that would be cast from the brim of his hat, with no definition to his eyes but the bridge of his nose and pursed mouth and strong chin given prominence. Just the right sort