Man in Very Snug Chair, Carved Folk Art Whimsy with Hand-drawn Details unused antique postcard 11 1/8” x 9 1/16””

11 1/8” x 9 1/16”” as mounted on card

which strikes me every time I look at it

Seems like there may be a little bit of something stuck in the bottom of the center (3/16) bit hole

Definitely 19th century and I'd guess more Civil War era than end of the century

pipes are just great looking things

Man in Very Snug Chair, Carved Folk Art Whimsy with Hand-drawn Details unused antique postcard 11 1/8” x 9 1/16””All carved from one piece of wood, this little man feels rather as if being held captive by this chair perhaps perpetually stationed in the waiting room, or tethered to the television, with the chair feeling very much a character in a mini drama. All making me at least root for our man's release and freedom from constraints! Charmingly carved, with black marker drawn hair and mustache, and nice warm dry wood patina. 6 t x 1 7 8 w x 1 3 8 d and in very