Charming c. 1950s Maine Folk Art Carved and Painted Ruffled Grouse puzzle plate or printed as transfers on

or printed as transfers on dessert plates

I love the openness of this lovely's face as peeks out from between the drapes

I feel it is my duty to bring home every good and special old set of blocks I come across

) A nice set to really play with

like an icon for the prep

Charming c. 1950s Maine Folk Art Carved and Painted Ruffled Grouse puzzle plate or printed as transfers onFound 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