1922 Folk Art Carved "Adam and Eve Joke Book" with Surprise Snake fiont looking quite realistic

looking quite realistic

Great wear on the sole and heel as there should be

though subtle

I don't know the origins of this curious folk art creation

1922 Folk Art Carved "Adam and Eve Joke Book" with Surprise Snake fiont looking quite realisticA curious and a fun one, with a whole lot packed on and in! Carved into the front in large bold letters is "Adam and Eve Joke Book 1922" and on the spine "Forget Me Not." On the flip side a star within a diamond framed by sun rays and carved borders. Then a sliding slat on the recessed side with big carved heart, from which, when slid open, springs forth a dark green and gold arching snake! One sees these trick snake boxes from time to time, but I've