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JimLinderman
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Eccentric as can be, and entirely handmade with unusual gold paint embellishment, this piece of folk art furniture shows characteristics of being
African-American, but we will never know for sure. Full (brief) essay on the piece is found on the Dull Tool Dim Bulb Site here. http://dulltooldimbulb.blogspot.com/2012/01/funky-furniture-eccentric-handmade.html
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Wow, you have that Jim?
Yes. Pretty wild, eh? Follow DULL TOOL DIM BULB and VINTAGE SLEAZE and OLD-TIME-RELIGION to keep up with other items. JIM LINDERMAN
I need the "Super Love" button for this one!!! Mich
That makes my day happy Jim!
Who made it?
i think this must have been j. b. lenoir's endtable. [god rest his soul]
well i have seen a lot of sewing stands -- but nothing to compare to this little beauty