Fate has brought me to a new breadcrumb trail. A recent (sic) thread is here
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=23526
which in turn leads to another expansive look. Kicking around fleabay, I came across a piece for adoption. I figure it might be earlier than the 19th century but also maybe mid-late 19th century. A plain Jane.
Thoughts on dating appreciated. It surfaced in south eastern Tennesee on the 'ol Miss/Oxford border towns.
Cheers
GC