Charming c. 1950s Maine Folk Art Carved and Painted Ruffled Grouse fashion poster except for watercolor used for

except for watercolor used for the girl’s face and pale blue sky behind her

looking as if wailing (as so feeling especially apt for the moment

) I believe this Elizabeth(a) is Elizabeth of Hungary

I've photographed it in two different lighting conditions to try to give the best sense of the sampler and details as possible

Charming c. 1950s Maine Folk Art Carved and Painted Ruffled Grouse fashion poster except for watercolor used forFound in Maine and I believe the "57" written on the underside of the base probably indicates the year of its making. I love how fully its carver was committed to the painting of every feather, yielding quite a charmer of what I believe is a Ruffled Grouse. With wire feet securely inserted into small holes in the natural wood base. A wonderfully folky, full of life and presence small carving, readily perched most anywhere. 4 5 16" l x 2 5 8" t x 1 1