Primitive Antique Whittled Uncle Sam Figure in Coffin varnished one presses down and turns

one presses down and turns the lid

and printed instructions on the back

and some wear around the perimeter of the base--all minor and as documented in photos

One finds a variety of wooden folk houses and structures painted on wood blocks as these are

Primitive Antique Whittled Uncle Sam Figure in Coffin varnished one presses down and turnsThis 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