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Up for sale is a captivating and highly collectible piece of 1930s American domestic folk art. This is a 3D mixed-media shadowbox assemblage featuring the iconic sleeping baby lithograph "Heaven’s Gift" by renowned nursery artist Annie Benson Müller (originally copyrighted c. 1932, N.B. Series).Unlike the common flat prints of this image, this rare variant is an elaborate, handcrafted three-dimensional presentation. The lithograph face is beautifully integrated into a padded yellow-gold satin pillow and matching blanket, complete with real textured hair curls, delicate lace trim, and blue ribbon embroidery. Tucked into the blanket is a charming, miniature vintage wooden clothespin doll wrapped in ribbon—acting as the baby's security toy. Artist: Annie Benson Müller Title: Heaven's GiftEstimated Era: c. 1932 – 1935Medium: Mixed-media shadowbox (Lithograph, real hair/mohair, satin fabric, lace trim, ribbon, wood clothespin doll)Frame: Original 1930 multi-grooved dark wood frame