Vintage Folk Art Painted Chalkware Couple collage with fish on target the strap that would be

the strap that would be used to snap the box closed is fairly tattered

with appliqué triangles forming larger triangles pointing toward the center

the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

I quite like how wise and serene these two look

Vintage Folk Art Painted Chalkware Couple collage with fish on target the strap that would beI'm strangely obsessed with this one, in no small part because of the manner in which the bits of paint loss highlight the tips of noses and chins and toes making them both feel rather surreal, perfectly in keeping with their bright red lips and very pink skin and the way she, especially, was painted, with a very folky exuberance to her blouse and skirt and big green collar. Feels a bit like an oversized wedding cake topper and very much like a piece