Woman in Garden with One Raised Finger, Marvelous Late 19th Century Graphite and Crayon Folk Drawing, Period Frame rare family miniature portrait which makes me think a

which makes me think a bit of a seed pod with one big seed inside

This one has clearly seen a lot of use over the past 100+ years

including the seal of the City of Tampa

One end of the wooden handle has broken off near the tip such that it does not extend all of the way down the side of the basket--not very noticeable

28 3/4" X 23 1/2"

Woman in Garden with One Raised Finger, Marvelous Late 19th Century Graphite and Crayon Folk Drawing, Period Frame rare family miniature portrait which makes me think aThis one I know was found in Maine, pulled from the personal collection of an artist and I purchased a few more, all portraits of women, by the same person, which I will list soon. Later 19th century I believe, and reminding me a bit of the drawings of Wayne Blouch of Pennsylvania (which I presented in collaboration with Ricco Maresca gallery) for their specificity and singularity. Her hair, and her hands, and her tiny feet especially do it for me!