Tramp Art Frame & Photograph Card Frame Tramp Art, folk art frame. Approx 8 1/2" long, 7 1/4" at widest, photograph6 1/2 x 4 1/4" area visible approx 4 x 5 1/8". Photo card elderly couple, Pop has a long beard, his spouse looks very stern. Card marked "Ellinwood (the studio) Opposite Court House Leon, Iowa. " The card in excellent condition, I can't tell the age though so price is for frame, photo card comes free.
Tramp art frame Wood are three levels,great condition. Wonderful tramp art frame and photographic card photograph folk art tramp art
Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Folk Art Handcarved Male Black Americana Folk Art Hand Signed Carved Male Figure Folk art carving 11" tall of a man who's ethnicity is questionable. A Black American gentleman? A French soldier? Then again my "accordian player" at times seems like a kindly old gent perhaps playing on a street corner in an Italian neighborhood in New York. The detail of his body is roughly done, but very deep and textured, the detail in the face and the accordian is wonderful. The accordian actually swivels in his hands! His cap looks military or organizational, but his flashy scarf belies that idea. For all his fine qualities he does have awfully big nose and feet! SIGNED on the base, hand written in pencil. I think it reads "A J Truitt 1924" In ORIGINAL condition, the wood is wonderfull, and the "stories he could tell." folk art
Manufacturer: A J Truitt-1924  

Decoy Black Bird Decoy Decoy of a blackbird in wonderful condition. Looks great accompanied by the wooden corn decoys.
Manufacturer: Unknown Craftsman  

Folk Art Paintings 1947-1948 Original One Of A Kind Art Folk Art Original Pennsylvania Dutch folk art watercolors painting entitled "Christmas 1947" "Christmas 1948". includes the original shipping envelope for a York, Penn. recipient. NOT reproductions!! Signed Nancy Ochs. NOTE: See below for information obtained 5/2006 from her niece!
Stylized bird {? distlefink?) green, red, yellow. 8" x 11". Near mint minorr age discoloration, one small circular stain at the bottom edge of 1947. That stain can easily be hidden with a mat. 1948 is similar almost mint, slight age discoloration, First envelope postmark Allentown Dec 21 1948 8 30 pm Upper left corner 1948 USA Christmas sticker. Marked "Do Not Fold" sent to a couple by the name of Hollenbaugh in York Penn. The second is dated Dec 20 1 30pm. To the same couple. It looks like the artwork was sketched with short dashes as an outline, then colored in. NEW INFORMATION obtained from her niece May 2006:
Nancy Isabella Ochs born October 26, 1896, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA died March 27, 1970, Allentown, Lehigh Co., PA Education 1: Allentown College for Women prep school Education 2: Kutztown State College Education 3: Pratt Institute of Art father: Milton Tilghman Jacob Ochs mother: Louisa Oppenlander her sister Susie Aline Ochs (October 22, 1892-July 12, 1982) married William Hall Hollenbaugh (August 04, 1893-July 1969) her sister Millie Louise Ochs (November 30, 1889-November 18, 1984) married Dr. Robert Leibensberger Schaeffer, Sr. (December 23, 1881-January 11, 1965) Georgette Ochs provided new information stating that Peggy Lyle Tyrell, the artist's niece actually watched her aunt paint these cards! Our thanks to Georgette for providing us with this exciting information. Pennsylvania Watercolor Art Painting Folk Art Painting
Manufacturer: Nancy Ochs  

indian Carved or Molded? Figure American Indian Indian Folk Art Indian made of a type of composite or technique used during the late 40s and 50s to make figures, bookends, tie racks, etc. I can NOT remember the name, sorry! It is meant to represent hand carved wood. ?rosin Very detailed Indian Chief is seated, he is 3 1/2is 3 1/2 in. tall, approximately 1 1/2 in. across the base holding a peace pipe, the bowl of the pipe is even carved out. There is a small amount of paint or a stain wash perhpas over the chief. (T585-E339) folk art indian
Manufacturer: Unknown Craftsman  

Folk Art Canoe Carved Painted Wood Folk Art canoe, appears to be carved wood. Then coated with an application of some type of rosin after the wood was painted white.. From the late 40s or early 50s. Possibly a souvenir from a Western vacation. 15 1/2" long approximately 8 ozs. See the American Indians. Good decorative item for the cottage or lodge look or display with American Indian collectibles. (T576-E349) May have been a childs toy, minimal loss of paint. Canoe folk art

Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Painted Wooden Box Pennsylvainia Folk Art Folk Art Hand Painted Box. Primitively made shows use with minor paint wear on corners, & where the box was joined to the base.etc. Overall in WONDERFUL condition. Size is approximate, as this is a "Primitive" home made box, not a fine antique. lid 8 1/2" x 6 1/2" Height 6 1/2" Front panel 8 x 4 1/2" Notice how the "feet" are carved out. Appears to be some type of Dutch design. Box is overall deep forest green, art work is mustard yellow, rust & black. The front & back depict 4 birds each the ends show 2 actual birds & 2 "objects" that are intended to resemble birds. Inside painted black. The artwork strongly resembles the work of Pennsylvania painter David. Y. Ellinger who ruled the domain. It appears this artist respected his work & emulated his style. Ellinger's artwork was primarily done in the 1930s and 40's. A GREAT box, we have used it in several different rooms over the years it has been at home with us. Not a new reproduction piece, we really believe this to be over 60 years but probably older. See other great folk art pieces on our TIAS shop. Art folk art american woodenware painting trunk chest
Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Folk Art Fishing Decoy Folk art piece was used as a "Planer" rather than a downrigger, art form of a fish approximately 18" long, 3 " high and 3/4" in depth. The aged colors show actual use, this was not just a 'shelf' piece. The colors are a mustard/orange, black gills, red gills and a black eye. Is roughly carved, probably with a hand knife, possibly a decoy carving tool, but nothing fancy! Purchased on the Eastern Shore of Maryland along the Bay near "commercial fishing towns." Near the bottom there are four holes bored through the piece with two removable sticks through two holes (similar to a pick up stick) through one is tied an old rope , purpose unknown? Near the tail on each side is a red wedge that swivels, perhaps when being pulled through the water the wedges or paddles turned., there is a large bolt that connects them through the fish, At the very rear is a piece of rope that comes from ? somewhere inside the fish? and is attached to an old and dirty wooden clothespin, again purpose unknown? unless it towed some kind of bait along?This is definitely a "well used" piece, which to us increases its charm, we're glad it has survived the years, all paint is original. We guarantee you won't find another one! Folk art fishing nautical woodenware decoy lures folk art
Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Folk Art Original Paint Tool Box Signed Follk Art Tool Box with original yellow paint the owner/ maker signed the front of the box in large, lighter yellow printed letters: R. MENARD The box was made from various pieces of wood, possibly shipping crates but our "artist" added touches like the wide molding at the base and added a "fancy touch" of an additional piece of wood on top of the box and leather handle. The metal clasp on the front keeps the box shut. The box is definitely a "well used" carrier but unusual to find a tool box PAINTED, much less yellow! The "wood from the crates" appears to be stamped "Carne Conservado" which may be known to advertising collectors. The box is approximately 20" wide 8" high and 11 1/2" deep. Nailed together. It is a wonderfully decorative piece of folk art and serves its owner still by storing treasures, or what ever you choose! This wooden work of folk art has decorated our home for several years in many places, serving many functions. Not the usual run of the mill wooden tool boxes, you will likely never see another like this. Folk art chest woodeware
Manufacturer: R. Menard  

Folk Art Original Paint Fishing Canoe Original Paint on this wonderful piece of Folk Art. 1890-1910 Great collectible for the sports fishing collector, or decorator who likes the rustic cabin look. Approx. 12 1/2" in length almost 3" across. Paint worn off in areas showing wood beneath. Country "mustard" yellow with green canoe floor and 3 red seats, Except for the seats the canoe is carved from one piece of wood. A great piece of folk art. This has been in our collection 20 years, purchased in North Eastern State. The kind of piece we could keep forever! Art Folk Art Primitve
Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Folk Art Canoe Folk Art canoe with supports on the inside. Marks on base make it appear wood carved ...however we don’t know what the material is. Likely rosin.
8" approx 5 oz. Inside painted red, outside half painted red bottom, white top. Nice decorative accessory for cabin or lodge look, displays well with American Indian or other canoes or boats for the collector or decorator Age unknown, but guess from late 40's or early 50's, perhaps even made on a camping or scouting trip. (T574-E345) folk art

Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Mallard Duck Decoy Trio Original Paint Folk Decoys from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, home of the famous carvers the Ward Brothers. Unusual set of 3 male mallard duck decoys discovered 15 years ago at a swap meet at the Ward Brothers Museum on the Eastern Shore Original Paint in wonderful condition so I don't think they saw too much water time, guaranteed authentic. This is one of those folk art items I could keep forever but our collections have to be thinned out. The mallards are connected with hinges, 2 of the screws are missing. Each mallard is 16 3/4" long and slightly over 4 1/2" in height. The base they sit on is 16 1/4" in length and almost 2" tall so overall 6 3/4" in height and 16 `3/4" in length. When fully open with two ducks beak to beak and the 3rd right angle out from the center, they are approximately 35 1/2" in length. They display just as well with them open just a few inches each so they can be displayed on a smaller base. The colors are yellow/mustard beaks, green heads, brown. grey. black and green bodies. The paint is worn from use but only slightly so, overall the paint is in very VERY good conditon. Maker is unknown, they are not signed, they were made for real "duck hunting" use. I doubt you will find another trio like this! Decoy folk art
Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Fireplace Bellows American Indian Design Unusual handmade fireplace bellows with art work of an American Indian Chief applied. Overall size of the bellows 13 1/2 inches in length and 8 1/4" wide. This set of handmade bellows includes a hand painted portrait of an Indian Chief on the front. The heavy plastic between the front and back of the bellows is still surprisingly intact. It was well used as shown by the wear from hands on the end.The metal that attached the plastic to the wood is intact and very secure. (T378-E316)A very unusual piece of folk art.
Manufacturer: Folk artist unknown  

Wood Hand Carved Female Statue Unusual in that I don't have a clue why this carving has this unusual carved out through the mid section of her body, most prominently on her head. I doubt if anyone carved her in 2 pieces but anything is possible. She is 12" tal and about 3lbs (4 for shipping) She is carrying books in one hand and a satchell in the other. Her nose is fairly flat.
Anyway she's unusual! folk art
Manufacturer: Unknown Craftsman  

Tramp Art Frame & Photograph Card Frame Tramp Art, folk art frame. Approximate 8 1/2" long, 7 1/4" at the widest, photograph approximately 6 1/2" x 4 3/4 ", 4 layers of tramp art chips. The photographic card area visible 3 7/8" 2 1/4" of a soldier or cadet, no hat but a high collar military uniform with large brass buttons, shoulder epulets. I honestly can't tell you the age though so the asking price is for the frame, the photo card comes free with purchase of the frame. Card marked "B. Bergher J.N.nh B & R Berger Hanover" there's glass over the photocard, the corner of the glass appears to be chipped. the wood chips are in great conidtion. For a richer look one could add tongue oil, but we always leave our finishes in as found condition. Wonderful tlramp art frame and photographic card photograph folk art tramp art

Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Folk Art Hand Carved Pair Black Americana Old Folks Hand carved figures of a Black American man and woman. I have single carvings but it is unusual to find a pair. She is 8" tall he is 7.5" tall if you note the depth of the bases, hers is also a shorter base making her even taller than he. There is a pencil notation that I can not read on her base, it seems too be No 630. They are very intricate, she has a very large nose. Note the tiny dots on her skirt. She has a hold through her clenched hand, she probably had a stick for walking there at one time. He is also a dapper dresser. Note his colorful dotted tie. My guess would be from the late 40s or early 50s. The carver evidently took great pride in his work I determined that from the elegant postures and clothing. Black America folk art
Manufacturer: Unknown  

Black Americana Cloth Doll Hand Crochet Black Americana Black Americana Cloth Doll Hand Crochet Dress. This Black Americana cloth doll is 17 inches tall, she's very different than I've found before. Her black cotton body is softly stuffed, painted features. Her bloomers are like a white linen napkin wound around her legs almost like mummy wraps. The underdress is a heavy linen with hand crochet overlay. Trimmed in blue hand work, the blue flowers hang below the crochet hem. She has beautiful handwork. The dress is tea colored. Vintage cloth rag doll Black Americana
Manufacturer: Unknown Black American Folk Artist  

Black Americana Boy & Girl Antique Rag Dolls Black Americana antique boy & girl dolls. Great example of Black America folk art. This is the finest set of dolls I've ever had. Most Black Americana rag dolls were generally made either by the children's mothers, or the caretakers of children. These Black American child dolls are dressed in vintage materials, this fabric was from an upper class family. The bodies are a silky fabric. These dolls feature much sought features: thumbs, faces stitched from several fabric creating a delicate face, finely embroidered features, legs & arms attached. These dolls were made with great detail & show a lot of love! They have black yarn hair. This pair of Black American dolls are dressed in a satiny dress with lace insert, his shirt is similar. Her dress has a white lace insert. Both rag dolls wear hand sewn flannel booties. The Black American boy doll He is a wearing underwear & wears a cap, both unusual features. Approximately 14 1/2" tall. Likely made in the 1940s or earlier. Black American doll dolls Black Americana doll dolls ragdolls Black memorabilia Vintage Antique dolls.
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black American Rag Doll Black Americana ragdoll made to resemble Raggedy Ann. Hand crafted 20" tall, she came with two other Black American ragdolls from the 40s and 50's. I think her age is more likely late 50's, possibly early 60s. Her features are painted on, she has thumbs, attached limbs. Black American doll dolls Black memorabilia
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Black American Boy & Girl Dolls Black Americana folk art, homemade Black American boy and girl dolls. They have cousins #429. Dated 1935-1945 as seen in PJ Gibbs 1993 book "Black Collectibles Sold In America" These doll patterns were sold to American mothers, These four Black American dolls seem to be of the same pattern, each with their own creator's charm. This pair of dolls are 16-17"s tall. Adorable hand embroidered faces, even little seems on the sides give them "chubby cheek" looks. Sought after features by collectors of Black American dolls: embroidered features, details like cheeks, thumbs, even embroidered toes, hair sewn very well, even 1 pigtail on the Black American girl doll. Attire attributes: embroidered dress design, trim, apron. Black American dolls great condition, their only flaw are slightly limp necks, that occurred when the dolls were carried over a child's arm, and the head if not stuffed enough began to tilt over. Black American doll dolls ragdolls Black Americana Black memorabilia
Manufacturer: Black American Unknown Folk Artist  

Weathervane Eagle Americana Folk Art Weathervane Weathervane with FREE SHIPPING! Weathervane antique metal American Eagle weathervane. From Chester County Pennsylvania. Americana
! Weathervane is beautifully crafted, very detailed!
Weathervane in as found condition. American Eagle is 33 in tip to tip. 21 in from tallest point to base. (not including stand) Eagle 18 3/4 in at longest point 15 in tall. arrow is 5 by 33 in. Directional part is about 13 by 3 1/4 in.
Wood stand 32 x 3 in topped with wood chunk 3 in square. Stand works great to exhibit indoors. We will ship without stand due to weight, but is easy to make. (IF shipped with stand customer will assume cost of stand.)
FREE SHIPPING for weathervane, $9.99 fee pays for packaging.
Americana USA eagle weathervane metal folk art

Manufacturer: Folk Artist Unknown  

Toleware Hand Painted Watering Can Folk Art Toleware almost 9inches tall watering can. Beautiful condition, barely any paint loss! Just a fleck here or there. Near mint. Black background with two blue flowers on each side with green shaed leaves and orange centers. Very long thin pouring spout, nick side and top handles. Cute accessory for indoors or actually use! American folk art, toleware. (T988-E383) toleware)
Manufacturer: Unknown Artist  

Folk Art Hand Carved An Original One Of A Kind Art Folk Art Bust of a man wearing a hat and smoking a pipe. Appears to be hand carved, the height is approximately 4 1/2" tall, the base is irregular and approximately 3 1/2' across. He has very detailed facial features including eyes, eyebrows, carved out nostrils, and ears. His hair is also carved & includes a moustache and a beard. His pipe has a very long stem and tall bowl. He is wearing a hat and his coat has a collar. I have no idea of the artist but this was part of a lot of small carvings I purchased from someone who did all her collecting abroad. Folk Art
Manufacturer: Unknown Craftsman  

Toleware Hand Painted 40s Bowl Toleware hand painted small round bowl 6 3/4inches across. Beautiful pear and apple in the bottom. The sides are beautifully decorated with gold paint with a 5 leaf pattern. No paint loss. Appears to be from the 40s. Visit our site for many more pieces of toleware Americana (T992 E329)toleware hand painted folk art

Manufacturer: Folkartist unknown  

Chair Primitive Original Painted Dolls Childs Chair Child's chair? Would be for a very tiny child, probably for a doll. Original paint and very tiny what more could you want. At just under 4 lbs. 20 1/2" at the tallest part of the back, 9 1/2" from the floor to the top of the seat. Very old, may have been green then red paint in the past, gatoring of paint reveals the age. Probably from the 20s or earlier. The front cross bar under the seat has been replaced. The one on the left has been repaired. The front left leg has been glued into the seat, there's an ancient repair unside the back right leg. I've used it for years hanging on a shakers peg. From Burks County Pennsylvania.  Note We will take the chair to an UPS store for packaging, will bill shipping at that time. folk art

Manufacturer: Craftsman unknown