B for Brooklyn? Boy in Baseball Cap Folk Art Pottery Head woman feeding birds which is in good shape

which is in good shape and looks to have had a new backing added not too long ago

with some rust to the surface

thown together

While notes on the drawing ("red and blue dots" written on the woman's shoulder

All have cardboard tabs on reverse for standing them up

B for Brooklyn? Boy in Baseball Cap Folk Art Pottery Head woman feeding birds which is in good shapeI'm reluctant to part with this guy, who I take for a Brooklyn Dodger, though of course the B could also stand for Boston! (Photos don't really do justice, as the shine of the brown glaze makes softens its edges.) I really love how the sculpting of his face responds to the shadow that would be cast from the brim of his hat, with no definition to his eyes but the bridge of his nose and pursed mouth and strong chin given prominence. Just the right sort