American polychrome carved Uncle Sam whirligig on circus style stepped pedestal - High Museum of Art

American polychrome carved Uncle Sam whirligig on circus style stepped pedestal

Artist once known

American polychrome carved Uncle Sam whirligig on circus style stepped pedestal

Details

Title

American polychrome carved Uncle Sam whirligig on circus style stepped pedestal

Artist/Maker

Artist once known

Date

early 20th century

Medium

Polychromed wood

Dimensions

35 x 4.5 inches

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2021.494

Location

Currently not on view

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