19th c. Embossed Tin Canister with Figures, Animals, Houses and More 54 inch measuring stick I think the whole genre

I think the whole genre of photographs of folk art portraits is pretty fascinating

but there are not many of her drawings accessible and I am by no means certain

or just setting on the coffee table filled with some favorite rocks

Each measures 9 3/16" x 5 7/8" x 1/2" and while they show wear they are in very good overall condition

19th c. Embossed Tin Canister with Figures, Animals, Houses and More 54 inch measuring stick I think the whole genreI believe this was made as a tea canister and dates to the 4th quarter of the 19th century. I've never seen another like it, and fell in love with it for the mix of embossed imagery animating the tin, which reminds me a lot of die cuts as well as learn to draw books of the period, with dog, eagle, dove, house, angel, boat, woman holding what I think is a tambourine overhead, and lots more. Very charming and handy for stashing all sorts of things. 7 5