Soulful, Intense Yellow Glazed Hand-Sculpted Clay Head antique phonograph part which seems to have operated

which seems to have operated in the 1880s-90s

with lots of years on him

I just love the graphics on this John Mundell & Co antique trade card for its "Solar Tip Shoes" patented in 1878 and at the time this card was produced "now used for more than three years" including by all "eleven hundred students at Girard College

which has a terrific presence and charms all the way around

and which made things happen in the world

Soulful, Intense Yellow Glazed Hand-Sculpted Clay Head antique phonograph part which seems to have operatedAn intense and substantial presence to this one he looks to me as if he's keenly observing, and absorbing, everything around him and feeling it all very deeply! Excellent all the way around. And with interesting glazing that amplifies his character, sort of a ochre with rust undertones. 6" t x 6 1 4" d x 4 5 8" w and in good condition, with just a couple of small chips to the ears showing white clay, as documented very minor.