I found this beaten scarecrow at the same estate sale as this witch and this witch. I really like the design of this. The colors are still vibrant, the haystacks and pumpkins well-detailed.
A safety pin holds his jacket closed against the cold while his formless legs flap mercilessly in the October gusts. He grasps desperately at his hat in the blowing wind, but still manages to lose the top.
At first I thought he was a die cut, but it appears to be hand-painted and on thicker stock cardboard than typical die cuts.
The back appears to have had some sort of paddle or stand at one time, based on the ghost outline.
Curious piece of ephemera. It would be nice to know a little more about him.
ReplyDeleteAlas, we probably never will.
DeleteGreat find! The safety pin holding the coat closed is a nice detail.
ReplyDeleteI think this is my favorite of the ones you've posted for this year. the style is fantastic, and so unique.
ReplyDeleteA unique take on a scarecrow.
ReplyDeleteLove this! Maybe he's doffing his hat as a hello.....
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