Young Divas with Ringlets and Wrapped Arms, A.H. Lane Waldoboro Maine CDV, c. 1870-80s antique folk art momento mori when I first saw it

when I first saw it I assumed the "DENT" once read DENTIST

Wired for hanging

and early Milton Bradley

I presume this miniature wood and wire crate--housing what I take for a dozen miniature milk bottles--was made to live in the world of a doll

except what looks like watercolor for the yellow

Young Divas with Ringlets and Wrapped Arms, A.H. Lane Waldoboro Maine CDV, c. 1870-80s antique folk art momento mori when I first saw itI can only imagine these two were terrors. Which is much of why I like them! Also, when I first looked at them, the way their arms are positioned and bodies tight against one another, I thought they were conjoined twins! Such excellent expressions on their faces, and very excellent ringlets and outfits too. With hand pinked cheeks, c. 1870s early 80s I believe. 3 9 16" x 2 7 16". Very good condition. A. H. Lane photographer, Waldoboro Maine.