Hand-dyed Linen Rag Ball with Gorgeous Color carved nude figure readily hung from two sturdy

readily hung from two sturdy hooks on the back and perfect for holding newspapers or magazines or mail or old long-handled wooden spoons or whatever

1950s or so I might guess

This super smart looking ledger book I'd guess dates to the late 50s or early 60s

Holds a picture measuring approx 5 3/4" x 3 3/4"

The fancy outfit and Italianate setting make me think he may have been channeling Romeo

Hand-dyed Linen Rag Ball with Gorgeous Color carved nude figure readily hung from two sturdyI've sometimes admired but never felt really compelled to buy ragballs, until finding this one last week in Upstate New York. I have no idea if the linen is old or was hand dyed and cut up two weeks ago, but I don't really care; I think it is a very beautiful thing. Approx 4 inches in diameter, with loose threads here and there.