Small Chest
c. 1936
Imagine opening a little wooden box to find a secret concert waiting for you! This charming design, likely for a decorative chest, features a dapper musician in an 18th-century tricorn hat strumming a lute amidst tall, berry-laden plants. The dark circle floating at the top isn't a mysterious moon, but actually looks like a keyhole plate, giving a clever hint about the object's function as a lockable treasure box. Created around 1936 by E. Boyd, the piece blends folk-art simplicity with a touch of theatrical flair, turning everyday storage into a whimsical stage set from a storybook.
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