Early-Mid 19th Century Carved Folk Art Miniature Shoe with Incised Leaves on Vine Decoration very fine watercolor he remains an eager puppy

he remains an eager puppy

Pretty good overall condition

And perfectly composed

only noticeable with close inspection

it appears the silk was stretched taut over board and backed with paper

Early-Mid 19th Century Carved Folk Art Miniature Shoe with Incised Leaves on Vine Decoration very fine watercolor he remains an eager puppyAnother week, another carved shoe, because I love them in all of their variety, and who can ever have too many shoes? This is quite an old one I believe, early mid 19th century, with extra long toe and great hand carved vine design wrapping the sides and heel. It appears to have been stained painted a very dark brown, which has worn in a a few spots so to see the wood underneath. I guess most likely made to hold a pin cushion, but I am not completely