Electric Snake Scarecrow

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Those high-tech scientists at General Electric have solved many problems, but this “Electric Snake” scarecrow wasn’t one of them. Let’s re...

Antique Dancing Man 19th century Folk Art Handmade and Homemade Comic Character

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Antique Dancing Man 19th century Folk Art Handmade and Homemade Comic Character. In amazing condition after having been stored in an envel...

Hudson Marquez Artist and Art

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Hudson Marquez Artist and Art (Originally posted on the original Vintage Sleaze Blog by Jim Linderman 2013) I believe Hudson Ma...

Why would the Outsider Artist Justin McCarthy sign a painting as by Rubens ?

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A cruise ship lounger on deck with a bright red sunburned face. But why would Justin McCarthy sign a painting as by "Rubens" Jus...

Antique Folk Art Paper Shadow Puppet Figures late 19th - early 20th century. Collection Jim Linderman

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Shadow puppets and shadow play is an early art form with many relatives. Paper cuts. shilouette cuts, even the more common hand shadow whic...

Love During Wartime wood carving

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A folk art miniature carving entirely from one piece of wood, even the tree. Dated 1945, and likely a gift to honor a soldier home, or to ...

Antique Ivory Soap Carving of Christ c.1930 Folk Art Sculpture

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The Ivory soap company formed the National Soap Sculpture Committee in the 1920s. Based on the soap patina, I think this piece dates to tha...
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Folk Art Ventriloquist Figure of Pinocchio circa 1940 - 1950

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Folk Art Ventriloquist Figure of Pinocchio circa 1940 - 1950. Collection Jim Linderman / Dull Tool Dim Bulb

Railroad Hobo Warning Sign Original Paint Folk Art

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Railroad Hobo Warning Sign Original Paint Folk Art. Pennsylvania origin, date unknown. Collection Jim Linderman / Dull Tool Dim Bulb

Antique Folk Art Puppet of a Bear.

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Perfect Puppet Head of a Bear. This one is all about the surface. Antique puppet head circa 1900. Collection Jim Linderman / Dull Tool Dim...

Homemade Kitty Cat Birthday Card Make-do

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Homemade Kitty Cat Birthday Card Make-do. Crayon on Paper Bag! No date, Collection Jim Linderman

Antique folk art sculpture Man with a Cap with Original Blue Paint and a Tin Visor. Collection Jim Linderman

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Antique folk art sculpture Man with a Cap with Original Blue Paint and a Tin Visor. Collection Jim Linderman / Dull Tool Dim Bulb

Cedar Creek Charlie Fields Folk Art Sculptures from a long lost folk art environment and the book by Elinor Lander Horwitz Contemporary American Folk Artists

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Three remaining folk art sculptures made by Cedar Creek Charlie. There aren't too many of them around. Of course, Mr. Fields is one of...

Greenback Castle Fortress of Faith in Tennessee : An Excursion by Jacob the Carpetbagger

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For those of you who haven't had the opportunity to come upon a magical "Folk Art Enviroment" as they are called, the spirit...

Antique Folk Art Puppets c.1920 Collection Jim Linderman

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Antique Folk Art Puppets c.1920 Collection Jim Linderman

1930's version of HELL in frightful tableau form

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Some stealth photographs of Hell! Taken under less than ideal circumstances (flashlight and screen grabs) is this staggering mini-replica ...

Oh Mercy. Trotsky and Bob Dylan Cover Art

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This should interest a few Bob Dylan fans.  The original study for the album art for the Bob Dylan OH MERCY record cover.  It was d...

Antique Folk Art Sculpture Thresher and Steam Tractor c. 1920 Real Photo Postcard

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Someone received a nice giant toy! Antique Folk Art Sculpture Thresher and Steam Tractor c. 1920 Real Photo Postcard Collection Jim Linderm...

Test your Kisser

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Novelty Lip Tester 1948 Collection Dull Tool Dim Bulb

Drawn Money! Drawn by Hand Bill and the story of J.S.G Boggs

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When I received this drawn by hand tenspot from one of my favorite antique finders (as a gift) my thoughts went to one of the greatest cont...