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American polychrome carved wooden Uncle Sam whirligig, initialed RAW on base

Unidentified Artist

American polychrome carved wooden Uncle Sam whirligig, initialed RAW on base

Details

Title

American polychrome carved wooden Uncle Sam whirligig, initialed RAW on base

Artist/Maker

Unidentified Artist

Date

ca. mid 20th century

Medium

Carved and polychromed wood

Dimensions

15 x 4 x 2 inches

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2021.491

Location

Currently not on view

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