Antique Botanical Pressing 046 Hat Painted wooden folk art elephant

Painted wooden folk art elephant from the 1940's

30" strap length

The woven rope seen on the basket is most likely not the original strap

Mugs measure 3

Mounted in a gorgeous carved wood frame

Antique Botanical Pressing 046 Hat Painted wooden folk art elephantI came across this collection of antique botanical pressings at an estate sale in New Hampshire; the box they were stored in had not seen the light of day for over 100 years and I audibly gasped when I removed the lid. They are in incredible condition! Since these pressings were so wonderfully preserved some of the specimens still show color and texture unlike any I've come across before. These botanical pressings were collected by Eva Beede Odell in