Jim Linderman blog about surface, wear, form and authenticity in self-taught art, outsider art, antique american folk art, antiques and photography.
Flag Pole Sitters and Flag Pole Sitting
I've always wondered why flag pole sitting hasn't made a comeback. I blame lawyers. No one wants a lawsuit, and I guess if you own the pole, you are responsible for who sits on it, and thus who may fall.
The first flagpole sitter was Alvin "Shipwreck" Kelly. HERE is the story of flagpole sitting on Wiki.
Unidentified Flag Pole sitters, circa 1930 Real Photo Postcard Collection Jim Linderman
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Clay Head Folk Art Sculpture
Clay Head Folk Art Sculpture circa 1940 collection Jim Linderman
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Large Brass Industrial Man Profile Template
Function Unknown. Brass Man's Profile Industrial Template, no date. 16 inches tall.
Collection Jim Linderman
Jack Knife Village George Danner Creates a Miniature Folk Art City 1934
George Danner creates a miniature carved folk art city in 1934. On reverse "Mr. George Danner with his jack knife village"
Pair of original snapshots collection Jim Linderman
The Scrapbook of Folk Art Shell Paintings by Mary Monteath circa 1930
The handmade book / workbook / artist's journal of Mary Monteath circa 1930 contains 50 pages of "shell paintings" along with numerous watercolors, sketches and ideas for craft projects. All original. The artist sold her work at craft shows in Michigan. Included are notes on her projects, a typed letter describing sources for her tiny seashells and more. Collection Jim Linderman
Spectacles on Trial! U.S. Spectacle Company Chicago IL Advertising Post Card
Spectacles on Trial! U.S. Spectacle Company Chicago IL Advertising Post Card
Collection Jim Linderman
Homemade Leather Folk Art Cat Antique
Sewn by hand. Circa 1920. Leather with remnants of original embellishments. Collection Jim Linderman
Wood Carnival Ball Toss Folk Art Sculpture
Wood Carnival Ball Toss Folk Art Sculpture. Plywood, circa 1950 Original Paint (traces of "10" under each eye...) 26" x 42" Collection Jim Linderman
Folk Art Nude (Split Woman's Torso Sculpure) Collection Jim Linderman
Anonymous Circa 1950 Folk Art Nude Carving Sculpture North Carolina Collection Jim Linderman
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Make-Do Folk Art Reddi wip Watering Can
Make-Do Folk Art Reddi wip Watering Can No Date Collection Jim Linderman
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Shot from a Cannon F. O. Gregg Daredevil, Stuntman, Astronaut and Fearless photo collection Jim Linderman
Shot from a Cannon. Fearless F. O. Gregg went on to daredevil fame with automobiles, but It would be hard to beat his "shot out of a cannon" stunt. He poses like an Olympian while flying...and this pose had to come while in transit.
Original 8 x 10 photograph circa 1930 Van Fossen Photo Chicago, IL and Beckers, Davenport IA, and Real Photo Azo Postcard circa same. Collection Jim Linderman
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David Blom and his Big Oxen Pete and Punk visit the Fair!
Although I did find an article about Pete and Punk in a 1954 newspaper, it adds little to the big story.
Pete and Punk Postcard circa 1950 Collection Jim Linderman
Amateur Porky the Pig Folk Art Mask and the legendary Porky Son of a...Son of a....Son of A.... Clip
A child's school project of Porky the Pig. See Porky swear in the clip below.
Amateur Folk Art Porky the Pig Mask. Plaster of Paris circa 1940 Collection Jim Linderman
Amateur Folk Art Porky the Pig Mask. Plaster of Paris circa 1940 Collection Jim Linderman
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