Expressive Articulated Folk Art Gentleman with Top Hat (on Newer Stand) Wilson Novelty Company whose right hand was wounded

whose right hand was wounded with a bullet on May 9

seemingly with one girl (sans pants) admiring the woolen top of the other

but it is fragile

and that the artist

all of which just make it better

Expressive Articulated Folk Art Gentleman with Top Hat (on Newer Stand) Wilson Novelty Company whose right hand was woundedA total charmer of a folk art articulated figure, with graphite drawn features on both sides, and with pins at shoulders, hips and knees. Hes got a wide range of motion which of course makes me glad, and I find his gestures, combined with carved profile and hand drawn face (and ears!) super expressive. Someone recently honored him by making a stand for him, which is simple and understated and I think suits him fine, though he could certainly be