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Lillian M. Trafton Schoolgirl Folk Art Handmade booklet with Drawings c. 1900 Collection Jim Linderman
Four pages from the lovely handmade and hand drawn book of Lillian M. Trafton. I was able to find one girl with that name born 1892 in Massachusetts.
There are eight pages of illustrations including the cover with original ribbon tie, but I scanned my favorites.
Booklet made by Lillian M. Grafton c. 1900 Collection Jim Linderman / Dull Tool Dim Bulb
Large Folk Art Sculpture / Bust.
Large folk art sculpture I've had around 20 years. I'm not sure how old he is, but the bark fell off not long after I found him and put him inside. 18 inches tall and as big around as a telephone pole. Carved Folk Art bust 20th C. Collection Jim Linderman / Dull Tool Dim Bulb
Antique Folk Art Bird Whirligig
Antique Folk Art Whirligig. A simple abstracted bird original paddles. Circa 1940 or so. Collection Jim Linderman / Dull Tool Dim Bulb
A real Yellow Submarine for One!
A real Yellow Submarine! It's only about ten feet long,looks homemade. I think Ringo could fit in.
Yellow Submarine Michigan. Photo Jim Linderman / Dull Tool Dim Bulb