{"product_id":"monumental-pennsylvania-german-carved-figural-cookie-board-late-19th-century","title":"Monumental Pennsylvania German Carved Figural Cookie Board Late 19th century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e45” high x 11” wide x 1¼” thick\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exceptional and monumental Pennsylvania German carved springerle cookie board depicting a full-length bonneted woman in traditional dress. The figure is boldly executed in deep relief with hand-cut V-gouge work throughout, including the textured bonnet, scalloped collar, incised facial features, and diamond-patterned skirt. The strong graphic silhouette and recessed oval framing around the head give the piece remarkable wall presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarved from a single thick hardwood plank, retaining outstanding original surface and rich, naturally oxidized patina. The recesses show honest darkening from age and use, with lighter wear to the high points consistent with more than a century of handling. The back displays beautiful age toning and untouched surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOf extraordinary scale at 45 inches in height, far larger than typical domestic molds, likely made as a bakery show board or large decorative kitchen display within a Pennsylvania German household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurchased from an old family estate and fresh to the market. A commanding example of late 19th-century American folk art with exceptional size and visual impact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folkism Antiques LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44332842123373,"sku":null,"price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/1957\/4381\/files\/WhatsAppImage2026-03-05at10.36.01AM_1.jpg?v=1772725012","url":"https:\/\/folkismantiques.com\/products\/monumental-pennsylvania-german-carved-figural-cookie-board-late-19th-century","provider":"Folkism Antiques LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}