Rad, thanks!
I did read that he apprenticed as an wood engraver so I think it makes sense that he did make the print himself. I did also read somewhere about...
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I see Pinxl and ET or EL. Any idea what Pinxit or Pinxl means? So you think what I see as EL or ET is the engravers initials?
It must be. The way I have it stored I always see it upright so I just photographed it that way but you’re correct I believe.
I picked up this large WB Closson print a couple, few years ago. Guy had an amazing paper collection. I wish I knew more about the ephemera world...
Yeh you’re correct on how it would work. Pipe bowl on top, on mine pipe stem basically where the b-hole would be. Not to be crude but since you’re...
I’m pretty sure the functional pipes that were actually used were much smaller and lighter. I think these are relatively modern fantasy pieces...
Ah yeh, I saw Bolands link and he hit the nail on the head I think. Here is mine. It’s also a heavy, hard stone. Unlikely what NA’s would use for...
I have one very similar. It’s a “bird stone” pipe. I also have a big, heavy one. I believe it’s a reproduction of something similar to what was...
If I recall correctly I was passing through Fairfield County, CT when I bought this. Pretty close to NY. It sounds like a pretty good match based...
Filters can be pretty dreamy. It’s the simple things I’m attracted to anyways.
I didn’t really have any questions about the piece other than what the subject matter was. I should have anticipated more would arise once posted...
I never thought of it being a date. Very well could be. I was in San Juan. It must have been such a great place to see and experience in the...
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