Miniature Red and Blue Two Drawer Cigar Box Chest antique splint basket with wood handle the lip of the planter

the lip of the planter is folded down to conceal whatever wire or rope would be strung to hang it

with a second green-faced portrait inside

and I think it could actually be an African American "fanner

and the view from above is of a serene

And the color of the black and red suits is super saturated

Miniature Red and Blue Two Drawer Cigar Box Chest antique splint basket with wood handle the lip of the planterThis sweet, cheerful miniature chest stands 6 inches tall, and I'd think was lovingly crafted by a parent or grandparent to house doll clothes or dishes or who knows what all? Removing the drawers reveals the top of the chest at least was made from cigar box wood, and the underside of the drawers suggests maybe soap boxes? A terrific blue and red paint job makes it pop, with orange on the the knobs. 1940s or so I'd think? 6" tall x 5" wide x 4 3 8"