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Folk Art Paddle Boat 'Arthur' of Paducah, KY

Origin

United States

Period

1920-1949

Materials

Wood, paint, metal, cloth, string, wire, brass and steel.

Dimensions

W.	41 in;	H.	48 in;	D.	8.5 in;
W.	104.14 cm;	H.	121.92 cm;	D.	21.59 cm;

Condition

Good. Good Condition for a folk art piece of it’s age, has some minor losses and wear. Please see pictures for details.

Creation Date

circa 1920's

Number of Pieces

2-3

Description

This folk art paddleboat from the 1920’s has incredible articulated details throughout. The boat is named “Arthur” and hails from Paducah, KY. The paddle turns, the top deck has fabric sacks of grain and bails of cotton, the buoys are moveable, and the barrels have separate lids. the whistle the on top is made of brass, the smoke stacks are made of metal anchored by wire. There are two life boats hanging from chording. The boat sits on a custom made steel stand.

Styles / Movements

Folk Art, Traditional

Patterns

Handmade, Traditional

Dealer Reference Number

M05021

Incollect Reference Number

425150