VTG Patsy Bloodgood Hand Painted Wooden Matchbox Ss Badger Carferry MI Art

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rare vintage hand-painted wooden slide-out matchbox by renowned regional artisan Patsy Bloodgood. Crafted from solid natural wood, the slide-out box … Read more rare vintage hand-painted wooden slide-out matchbox by renowned regional artisan Patsy Bloodgood. Crafted from solid natural wood, the slide-out box features an intricate, hand-painted folk art depiction of the historic S.S. Badger Carferry sailing into Ludington, Michigan, complete with soaring seagulls and stylized smoke trails. This individually crafted piece is hand-initialed "P.B." by the artist on the right side of the lid. Most importantly, it includes its rare original round descriptive string hangtag tied to a single wooden match inside. It makes a perfect decorative desk accent, trinket box, or a unique conversation piece for collectors of Michigan history, nautical memorabilia, and American folk art.

ITEM DETAILS & MEASUREMENTS

* Artist/Maker: Patsy Bloodgood (Hand-initialed on lid, includes original signed hangtag)

* Subject: S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry (Ludington, MI)

* Style: Vintage American Folk Art / Maritime Americana Memorabilia

* Material: Solid natural grain wood with a textured honeycomb striker strip on the lower edge

* Set Includes: Slide-out wood box, single wood match, and original round paper collector tag

* Dimensions: 4 3/4 Inches Long x 3 1/8 Inches Wide x 2 Inches Deep

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