Five Balls in Cage Eight Inch Whimsy, Marion, Ohio, 1966 embroidered figure in traditional costume though lots of good use

though lots of good use left in it

and also like significant historical documents

The bottom of the vase shows some darkening around the rim from use and wear

Otherwise a little wear around the corners and edges

Hang it near the entry to home or business

Five Balls in Cage Eight Inch Whimsy, Marion, Ohio, 1966 embroidered figure in traditional costume though lots of good useI love that the maker of this whimsy used the balls not only to sign it (ELD) and date it (1966), but also to note the site of its making, which appears to be Gran Camp Gorge (noted on one ball), Marion Ohio (on another)! And then they carved their monogram and date again into either end, just to be sure it would endure! A pretty good job they did I think, though the balls are somewhat irregular in size and shape, with the first ball, with no writing