Primitive Antique Whittled Uncle Sam Figure in Coffin folk art thread winder I purchased it from a

I purchased it from a British dealer and believe the seascape depicted is the English coast

though she's resilient and still stands proudly upright

and design

With great lines and a gold rim too

Primitive Antique Whittled Uncle Sam Figure in Coffin folk art thread winder I purchased it from aThis 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