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Rare vintage M. Baughman Hand-Painted Mushroom Pot – Ye Ole House, Harrison Arkansas
A wonderfully unusual piece of vintage folk art featuring the mushroom motif that has become popular again with today's retro and 1970s-inspired decorating trend.
This hand-painted metal pot/pitcher has a warm mustard-gold finish decorated with colorful mushrooms, flowers and grasses. It features a distinctive black ribbed handle and is signed “M. Baughman.”
Even more interesting, the original Ye Ole House – Harrison, Ark. tag remains attached to the underside.
Ye Ole House was established in Harrison, Arkansas, by Mary Lou Baughman as a shop featuring the work of local craftsmen. Mary Lou and her husband Clifford were also associated with Backwoods Tole, a regional tole-painting business.
While I cannot definitively confirm that Mary Lou Baughman herself painted this particular piece, the M. Baughman signature combined with the original Ye Ole House tag gives this piece an intriguing Arkansas craft-art connection.
Why Mushroom Collectors Will Love It 🍄
Mushroom décor has made a major comeback, particularly the nostalgic 1970s mushroom aesthetic. Vintage mushroom pieces are being sought after for retro kitchens, cottage interiors, eclectic decorating, and mushroom-themed collections.
This pot has exactly the kind of warm earthy colors and whimsical mushroom artwork that fits beautifully into that look.
Item Details
Vintage hand-painted metal pot/pitcher
Signed M. Baughman
Original Ye Ole House Harrison, Arkansas tag
Mushroom and floral motif
Mustard/golden yellow
Black ribbed handle
Folk art / tole-painted style
Retro mushroom aesthetic
Approx. 5" tall based on photographed measurement
Condition
Vintage/pre-owned condition with signs of age and use, including scratches, finish wear, paint loss and discoloration. Please review all photographs carefully for condition details.
Decorative use recommended. Do not assume this vintage piece is suitable for food or beverage use.
A great opportunity to own a signed, tagged Arkansas folk-art piece with a fantastic retro mushroom aesthetic.
