Very Wonderful Old Carved White Dog with Curled Tongue frog pitcher Born at Irvington-on-Hudson

Born at Irvington-on-Hudson

looking at others similar I'd guess it dates to the 2nd half of the 19th c

South Bend

Glasses-sized

with what I think are a few repair stitches to a seam under one armpit

Very Wonderful Old Carved White Dog with Curled Tongue frog pitcher Born at Irvington-on-HudsonOh, this pup. To my sensibilities, it could not be any better, including for the fact that it looks quite a bit like our gentle, much beloved family dog, Gus. I really love that curling red tongue, and these very subtle, delicate ink painted half moons with lashes, which make him look as if caught in a big yawn, or perhaps howling at the moon. Missing the tip of one foot, which just makes him all the more empathetic. And even better in person, a total