New Friend
You all know Alphonse by now. He has proven himself an exceptionally helpful house guest. Since things worked out so well with him, I have decided to take on another boarder.
Please meet Percival.
According to the seller, Percival is a vintage unglazed porcelain rubber glove form. I’m imagining some sort of assembly line with hundreds of them hanging from belts and getting dipped in vats of molten rubber. I have no idea if this is at all accurate, but it’s an interesting visual. Don’t spoil it for me if I’m wrong.
I intend to put Percival to work modeling an assortment of frilly fingerless gloves. Why such a manly name for such a lacy task I couldn’t tell you. But it’s clear his name is Percival, so there’s really no arguing.
When he’s not modeling, he’ll be lounging on my bookcase giving a much needed creepy touch to my decor.
Welcome, Percival! A friendly “wave” back atcha!
I love Percival! He will add the perfect touch of macabre. They should come over an meet the torso that lives on the shelf in our bedroom. Usually she’s dressed in a corset and pearls.
Very nice to meet Percival! And hey, that’s really a lovely fingerless glove. Looking for test knitters yet? 😉
It’s actually all tested and ready to go so soon as I can get some final photos!
Very cool! I’ll await with bated breath.
Love. And will have to remember to try and jog down to see the hat heads I’ve been tipped off about down the road at a second hand shop.