I think that may be a modern copy of an original. But good enough for our purposes. Debora
The husband was a bookkeeper with the railroad. Debora
According to the internet, it is an Utamaro. One of his 'mosquito net' woodblocks. With some license as to the colorway. That said... Can't...
I believe each company used commissioned artwork to produce these. Debora
That's what I see too. 1930s, maybe into the 1940s. Debora
I'm doubtful that's as old as Victorian. Debora
Here she is. Selz Shoes. And 1918. A tad earlier than I thought....
A very interesting design; can see why it would catch your eye. Geometric Art Deco rather than the whiplash curves of Art Nouveau. Debora
I can't find the second image anywhere. Given later date and size difference, wonder if it's not part of a different series. Debora
Too funny. Sherlock Holmes was a very early influence of mine! Debora
Would be happy to edit but Edit option not available on post. Anything else I can do? Debora
The damage to the caning? Replaceable, of course, but expensive to do so. Debora
[ATTACH] 1911. The other image is later, 1920s. Deleted https://www.ebay.com/itm/175688479431?hash=item28e7d972c7:g:UXUAAOSwwmBkOHVK Debora
1984. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/94091447/leone-matilda-getman Debora
Were they found anywhere near Steven's Point, Portage County, Wisconsin? Debora
Or diaper pins. Again, size matters. Debora
May we see the entire piece please? Debora
Agree. Job's Daughters or a similar organization. Debora
A tubby little dancer. A delightful thing to own. Debora
And, oh again. Your piece would best be described as "vintage" as "antique" is typically used to described objects of 100+ years in age. Debora
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