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ELECTROMECHANICAL GRANDMA KNITTING AUTOMATON.

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Grandma Moses (1860-1961) May, Making Soap, Washing Sheep, 1870 7 1/4 x 24 in. (43.8 x 60.8 cm) ...: Grandma Moses (1860-1961) May, Making Soap, Washing Sheep, 1870 signed 'MOSES.' (lower right) and identified, dated, and numbered '...1945/March 28th...1033' on the artist's label (affixed to the reve

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ANNA MARY ROBERTSON 'GRANDMA MOSES' (American 1860-1961) A PAINTING, "So Restful," AUGUST 16, 1946,: ANNA MARY ROBERTSON 'GRANDMA MOSES' (American 1860-1961) A PAINTING, "So Restful," AUGUST 16, 1946, oil and tempera on pressed wood board, verso a paper label with offset lithograph portrait of t

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ELECTROMECHANICAL GRANDMA KNITTING AUTOMATON.

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1930, UK: This window or display advertising automata is of grandma with her knitting. Most likely from a yarn and fabric store. Electromechanical operation sets her knitting into action, her head moves as well as her mouth. Wood construction with glass eyes, original clothing and hair. CONSIDERATIONS: Repainted box and face, lightly soiled clothing, and in need of a new belt to drive her motion. Condition: (Very Good). Dimensions: 17 - 3/4" x 14 - 1/2" x 36".

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ELECTROMECHANICAL GRANDMA KNITTING AUTOMATON.

Name: ELECTROMECHANICAL GRANDMA KNITTING AUTOMATON.
SKU: 133563439
Price: 550 USD
Availability: InStock

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