Pure Joy, Clapping in the Sunshine, Old Snapshot Photo jointed cat Most precarious is the clown

Most precarious is the clown topper--it is just a thin piece of wood (part of a toothpick I believe) that connects from a hole in his foot to a hole in the top of the wood dowel that elevates him

painted papier mache I believe

I don't know whether it was an artist or a very dedicated high schooler who made this  full-sized Converse sneaker

late 19th century

General wear to the paint on the blocks

Pure Joy, Clapping in the Sunshine, Old Snapshot Photo jointed cat Most precarious is the clownSuch joy, perfectly captured, this radiant woman's clapping hands a fluttery blur pointing straight to her beaming smile. Glowing in several senses, and evincing a soul poised to be lifted to heaven. 5 1 4 x 4 1 4. Upper left stain and loss as evident.