Early Graphite Folk Art Portrait, Framed Tackett ceramic so think this is about

so think this is about that age--and so good

needlepoint make it feel about as close to a Fraktur drawing as any I've come across

I think perfect just as they are

Handmade and hand-painted papier mache head and hand-sewn costume

and I've got it sitting under some heavy books to flatten it further

Early Graphite Folk Art Portrait, Framed Tackett ceramic so think this is aboutI fell in love with this antique folk art graphite portrait immediately upon sight; wonderful androgynous face with great round chin, book (Bible I assume) held in lovely long fingers, and these great billowing sleeves. At first I thought perhaps a young priest, but then it looks to be a shawl draped around the shoulders, and while earrings were worn by certain men of a certain rank (or pirates!), particularly in Europe, I think this is more likely a