19th C. Carved Marble Folk Art Miniature Book with Red Painted Florishes handwoven rug which for me is all

which for me is all about the torque of the head

are meant to carrying coal

and an homage to cleanliness if I ever saw one

1920s-30s or so I believe and in good shape

19th C. Carved Marble Folk Art Miniature Book with Red Painted Florishes handwoven rug which for me is allA beauty of an antique carved marble book, I think my favorite of these I've found (this one in PA), with the red painted flourished on front reminding me of painted lips about to deliver a kiss! Bright white marble, in wonderful condition, with detailing around the perimeter of front and back and across the spine. 3 3 4" x 2 1 2" x 3 4". Excellent antique condition, 19th c., with some loss to the red paint decorating the spine but the painted