Tall Pottery Craft California Mid-Century Stoneware Vase eye doctor tool Making it even better is

Making it even better is the notation  by young S

and that there was at least one version of him that came with a little cub that he pushed along in front of him as he walked

Godey from 1830–1878

I don't know anything about the history of this old hand puppet

a fantastic tangle of wires holding them in place

Tall Pottery Craft California Mid-Century Stoneware Vase eye doctor tool Making it even better isA nice, tall Pottery Craft, CA stoneware vase, vintage 1960s, with a matte, mottled oatmeal colored glaze and dark brown patterning While quintessentially mid century, I like that this vase also has a sort of farmhouse feel, and would be great filled with wildflowers, cattails, or a few flowering branches. 11 1 4" tall with a diameter of 3 3 4" across at lip and 4 1 2" across at base. Excellent condition.