No One To Love, Sad Little Old Black Dog Watercolor by Jester folk art mill and I believe the doll

and I believe the doll is at least twice that in age

bentwood pantry box with bail handle--lid long gone

and more decoration to the interior around the lip

and large enough really to put some things inside

No One To Love, Sad Little Old Black Dog Watercolor by Jester folk art mill and I believe the dollSeems possible the "Jester" cited on this little watercolor was the source rather than the maker of the watercolor (i. e. this was done after a printed cartoon) but I'm not at all sure and turn up nothing with a quick search. No real matter, it's all about this particular lonely and longing and howling to the sky old dog. No one to love none to caress & c. (I assume "c" for care, though maybe cuddle!) 2 13 16" x 2 9 16". Earlyish 20th c. I believe,