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	early 20th century whirligig of a black woman using a laundry/wash tub. measures 16" long x 11/1/2" tall. early original painted surface. there is some minor damage and early repairs as seen in photographs. nice and folky. thank you!
	1900's amish flannel dog on wheels. he has glass eyes, dark brown ears and nose, measures 9" long and stands 5 1/2" tall and is sawdust filled. there is staining and small holes not unusual from a toy this age. $110.00
	child's staffordshire soft paste transferware mug dating from the 1840's referring to the penny postage movement. the motto reads "the ocean postage, from thee the world expects an ocean penny postage" the bottom line "to make her children one fraternity" in the center cartouche is "britain" the transfer features a mermaid, sailing ships and the white cliffs of dover and is teal blue/green in color. there is the usual crazing, minor staining, glaze misses and made in the making areas that have darkened with age. sale $135.00
	red and white checked fabric covered book, titled lessons in language, dated 1892 and signed on front page pearl walter's book. very nice, guaranteed old. $50.00