Helena Tynnell - Riihimaki - A Pikku Matti series Maaherra glass decanter, circa 1969, moulded as a regional governor in clear glass with clear stopper, height 26.5cm. NB - The Pikku Matti series is based on Topelius-s story about Matti, a boy whose parents had passed away and was raised by his grandparents. Upon hearing that the regional governor was to pass by their house Matti decided he would need to wear fine clothes, but all of his were ragged. His grandmother adapted some of the boy-s father-s old clothes to fit him, and the boy stood outside in his ill-fitting clothes to wave at the governor. Upon spotting the boy, the governor ordered his coach to stop, and he asked the boy about himself. Feeling touched at the effort he had made, the governor took the boy and his family under his wing, all living happily ever after.

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