Primitive Antique Whittled Uncle Sam Figure in Coffin folk art thread winder It is a pretty fun

It is a pretty fun and clever thing--when you close the scissor

with light wear to the wood as documented

cuffs and apron

12 3/8" t x approx 5" w with arms by sides

but the other a pipe cleaner attached to a real little animal claw

Primitive Antique Whittled Uncle Sam Figure in Coffin folk art thread winder It is a pretty funThis little folk carving of a figure in coffin blue shirt, red pants, and labeled in Uncle Sam in pencil at his feet feels quite timely at the present moment in the life of our nation, at least a hundred years after its making. Enough said. It's maker, or someone later, took the time to add six little tack nails around the perimeter of the coffin, such that the lid slides smoothly and fits super snugly just right protecting the figure (and symbol of