Large Jointed Wooden Jumping Jack Clown with Great Old Paint mottled but I love it even

but I love it even more knowing its origins and that its brown body

A little digging reveals that "Fireside Studios"--the maker of these "practice boards--was a division of Fireside Industries

and the the sweetgrass on the sides and lip has been braided and woven in both single and double strands

No holes or notable stains on the sampler and no losses that I can see

Large Jointed Wooden Jumping Jack Clown with Great Old Paint mottled but I love it evenOver time I've found a few of these late 19th early 20th century handmade clowns, with pull strings hanging down from the back which will raise arms and legs when tugged. Only the arms are still strung on this guy, but it's his terrific blue and red polka dotted paint job that immediately sold me, and this brown paint on the lower part of his face which could be a giant smile, or a beard, or ruffled clown collar. For me, just the right amount of