Sea Dragon, Early Delft Blue and White Tile, c. 1650 ring toss toy and FLT links--was used to

and FLT links--was used to print a catalog illustration of an Odd Fellows watch fob

I didn’t actually know what this was when I found it in Maine the other day—but of course I fall in love with things all the time whose original function is a mystery to me

Two rough areas at top (not full tears but surface damage)

there is a tear to the preface page

I believe this light gray against red woolen needlepoint dates to the 19th century

Sea Dragon, Early Delft Blue and White Tile, c. 1650 ring toss toy and FLT links--was used toAnother week, another antique Delft tile (actually two today) because I've really fallen for them as a thing (though am very particular about the ones I like this and the other I plucked from a nice collection of several dozen being offered by a dealer in southern Maine with many wonderful things). I splurged a bit on this one and the mermaid also listed (perfect companions), but not often one comes across a sea dragon! I really love the wavering line