Fireman Whirligig
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Fireman Whirligig
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:mid 19th century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Typical of many whirligigs of this period, the arms and feet are missing as is a section of the hat plume. The surface is weathered overall. None of this wear or losses detract from powerful appeal of this mid 19th century example of vernacular folk sculpture.
- Seller Location:Sheffield, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: 94741stDibs: LU8516874653
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