Round Bottomed Brown Mug folk art puppet When I was growing up

When I was growing up

This huge basketweave pottery bowl or platter is I think the perfect thing to place on a entryway table or on the kitchen counter as a catchall for all sorts of things

with little wire claws that hold tight to the branch upon which he rests

because it is just so much fun

In this one--before the time of pre-printed workbooks--it appears that a tutor often wrote the headers/introduced the problems to be solved

Round Bottomed Brown Mug folk art puppet When I was growing upI picked this one up yesterday in Northwood New Hampshire, from a lot that had been purchased from the home and studio of Jeff Lalish, founder of Northwood Pottery, which operated there for more than 25 years. This round bottomed mug delivers pure happiness, at least for me, as well as a bit of adventure to one's morning coffee ritual. So fun. 5" tall x 4" in diameter; 5" across at handle. Very good condition, with an unglazed area on the underside,