Vintage Hardcover Book, Yankee Dictionary by Charles F. Haywood tall_hatpin Hand painted decoration of holly

Hand painted decoration of holly with gold trim

The cardboard carton was patented in the mid 1950s by Alford Cartons

bowtie and a bulbous nose

The small bowl or dish is labeled walnut and maple wood

Switzerland

Vintage Hardcover Book, Yankee Dictionary by Charles F. Haywood tall_hatpin Hand painted decoration of hollyA fun, hardcover book, Yankee Dictionary, by Charles F. Haywood. Published by Jackson & Phillips, Inc., Lynn, Massachusetts; 1963. The book is "A Compendium of Useful and Entertaining Expressions Indigenous to New England". The 207 page book includes old timey words that still make it into New England conversations. The hardcover book is in very good vintage condition with original dust jacket. The book measures approximately 7 5 8" x 5 1 4".