Stork Head on Spring! painted house Clara Ellaline Hope Leighton (sometimes

Clara Ellaline Hope Leighton (sometimes Clare Veronica Hope Leighton) was an English/American artist

or the fringe on top could be wrapped around a dowel and stitched lightly to the back of the textile to hang it on the wall

and 100% wool

6 7/8" long x 2 5/8" wide x 1/4" tall and in excellent vintage condition

Stork Head on Spring! painted house Clara Ellaline Hope Leighton (sometimesHow could I resist this??? Though this old stork has lost his body, I think the bobble head is pretty fabulous just on its own. I'd certainly love to see it inspire a whole new creation, though I'd probably find a good spot for it just as is. I believe it is made of papier mache, and the there are a few cracks on the top of the top hat, but the paint remains bright and all the better for some wear, and the spring is springy, making him bobble still!