Dreamy Reclining Boy Watercolor Painting by Mary Rand fun box The bottom of the box

The bottom of the box is constructed of three slats

Established in 1894

ancient to modern

this is truly an exquisitely woven piece

I am not sure the original purpose of this little lidded box

Dreamy Reclining Boy Watercolor Painting by Mary Rand fun box The bottom of the boxI spotted this watercolor high on the wall at an antique shop in Manchester, NH, and was immediately smitten. Though clearly posed, this young man seems wonderfully at ease, and quite dreamy, as if he's just woken from a nap, hair still tousled. There is such a warmth and intimacy to it that I'd guess the painter, Mary Rand, was this boy's mother, though I have no idea. I love that she chose to omit any context other than the mat and pillow upon which