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Standing Sentinal Whirligig
Artist unidentified
Photographed by Gavin Ashworth
Standing Sentinel Whirligig
Standing Sentinal Whirligig
Artist unidentified
Photographed by Gavin Ashworth
Standing Sentinal Whirligig Artist unidentified Photographed by Gavin Ashworth
Record Details

Standing Sentinel Whirligig

Place createdUnited States
DateMid- to late 19th century
MediumPaint on wood with metal and glass
Dimensions29 1/2 × 9 × 36" (with paddle arms extended)
Credit LineBequest of Richard Bruce E. LaCont
Accession number1989.24.1
ClassificationToys and Games
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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