Redheaded Woman in Fur Old Folk Art Wooden Doorstop vintage folk carving which guarded Mobile Bay

which guarded Mobile Bay

It stands sturdy on its feet

This charming matching plate and bowl set were made by Emily Stackman (now Emily Laszuk)

and a fold to the lower right corner

Redheaded Woman in Fur Old Folk Art Wooden Doorstop vintage folk carving which guarded Mobile BayThere are a lot of old handmade wooden doorstops out there, but this is the first I've seen painted with a woman like this one, who most definitely seems capable of holding any door in place, though it does really feel that one should be opening the door for her! I especially love her red hair and wide hat, and the lines of her fur trimmed cape, which themselves seem to gesture: open, open! 7 7 8" t x 4" w x 3 7 8" w. A little paint loss but overall