#24

Early California Folk Art Doll's Chest of Drawers
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$250
sold
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Description
17" (43 cm.) Handmade of found wood,the three-drawer chest has wooden knobs and two small handkerchief drawers at the top,with arch-shaped apron,and having chip-carved scenes on each labeled drawer,including "Ramona's Home" and "Overlooking San Diego Bay". On the backside is hand-lettered documentation of maker (name illegible) and San Diego,California 1905". Excellent condition. American,endearing scenes complement the exuberant details of the wooden cabinet,with maker's name and attribution.