Vintage Jenny Mendes Double Face Vessel vernacular photo The darning exercises on the

The darning exercises on the bottom half were truly that--one can see that the linen was intentionally torn to begin with

As darning was a skill taught to young women of all classes--including in orphanages

but completely charming I think

This old dark stained turned round looks pretty humble

Price is for one toad

Vintage Jenny Mendes Double Face Vessel vernacular photo The darning exercises on theThis one came out of the same collection as the Shipibo bowls I've just listed and several of the folk art face carvings, too this one a contemporary piece by artist Jenny Mendes, of Chesterland, Ohio, but clearly drawing on many precedents! I found it (them!) holding a whole bunch of teaspoons, and it maybe should again, but maybe forks too, facing in the opposite direction! Great faces, and with a strong presence. 4 3 8 t x 5 widest d x 4 5 8 other