Craft Artists Ornaments

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	Folk Art George Washington on a white charger.
Pennsylvania German Spinning Wheel done in weathered mustard paint & typical of that used in the late 17^th and 18^th centuries to spin cotton and flax into thread — a necessity for weaving clothing for early settlers. It is fully functional.
	Leather Fire Buckets were colonial fire extinguishers, filled with water or sand. It is hand- stitched steerhide lined with pitch to make it watertight. The motto "Pro Bono Publico" translates "For the Public Good."
Antique sheep pull-toy would have been used to entertain children in the 1700-1800's.
	Federal Style Box made of pine, bird's eye maple, ebony and holly. The hardware is reproduced from 18^th and 19^th century originals.
Octagonal Oil portrait of George Washington in Gilbert Stuart's style of painting.

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