I assume this was a bread box any ideas about age or country?

[lombardylimited]

It is a bread box I am pretty sure but can I call this folk art due to the odd way its painted...any ideas to a possible year or country I know its a farm scene from somewhere not sure if its a boy or girl but the shoes suggest maybe dutch....any and all help greatly welcomed! the lid does open and shut in a roll type desk fashion

[res03hrk]

Toot painted bread boxes were popular in the 1930's to 1950's.  If it were Dutch, I'd think the hat would be different. My guess would be Ohio or Pennsylvania. 

[lombardylimited]

Thanks what did you mean by toot though do you think it is a boy or girl drummer is this considered folk art??/ thanks again!!!

[res03hrk]

Sorry, I meant "tole" painted and yes I would consider it a form of folk painting. True folk art is usually completely hand made.  I'd assume the metal box is a manufactured piece and someone painted it. Hard to say if boy or girl, but I'd venture. Drummer boy.