Deeply Empathetic Antique Folk Art Pig and Plough work basket Both lacquered papier mache

Both lacquered papier mache

I'd guess the young woman who created this sampler did not expect it would be around 200 or so years later

papered on the back and strung with a wire for hanging

signed on the back by a Mrs

Deeply Empathetic Antique Folk Art Pig and Plough work basket Both lacquered papier macheHow could I possibly resist? The dealer I purchased this from told me that when she purchased it many years ago there were remnants of an old wire connecting the pig to plough; but really, what a burden for this sweet pig, I think better he's been liberated! It also seems that perhaps theirs was an old "make do" marriage the pig is quite old, but the plough seems ancient! Happily the pig balances well on its nail legs standing atop the plough now, a