Primitive Antique Whittled Uncle Sam Figure in Coffin folk art thread winder but the other a pipe

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

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

7 1/2" long x 3/4" wide x 9/16" deep

illustrations including for several children's books) are held in the collections of the Whitney Museum

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

Primitive Antique Whittled Uncle Sam Figure in Coffin folk art thread winder but the other a pipeThis 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