Reverse Glass Painted Folk Art Bathing Beauty! carved seagull There are a few lighter

There are a few lighter striations on one side of the back

a little scratching and to the metal

I've developed quite a weakness for old handmade needle books

features a chip carved pattern on the front which I think might be meant to represent a sprig of Spruce

I purchased this piece in a very badly tarnished state—in part because I could not resist the fabulous fox head

Reverse Glass Painted Folk Art Bathing Beauty! carved seagull There are a few lighterSuch a fun one! There's some loss to the ring of black paint around this fabulous bather, but one could back it with black paper, or even touch it up should that be a concern. I just love her in her black one piece with socks and big red bow, plus what look long enough to be fake eye lashes! I do wonder what about her raised hand is she waving hello to a lifeguard? About to fix her hair? The bright yellow and orange rings around her almost suggest