Over and On the Doghouse, Pair of Vintage Snapshots 1880s picture book I believe these may be

I believe these may be early prototypes: there is a hand-painted signature on the bottom of one that says only "A"

the stone is brighter and more radiant than photos convey

The tile and gnomon are in great condition

Better than photos can convey

one with a bone handle

Over and On the Doghouse, Pair of Vintage Snapshots 1880s picture book I believe these may beFor me it's all about these two photos together leading one to imagine this doggy ran back and forth over the roof of its doghouse all day long, just pausing now and then to spread out and take a nap in the sun. It's a dog's life! Nice with the picket fence behind and framed by two bare trees, and the visual rhyme between the pitched roof of the doghouse and roof just to the right, too. 3 1 2 x 2 3 8 each. Sold as a pair. Good condition, slightly