{"product_id":"folk-art-carved-uncle-sam-on-oil-barrel-02j00h","title":"Folk Art Carved Uncle Sam on Oil Barrel (02J00H)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFolk art carved Uncle Sam from the Estate of William Safire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilliam Safire was an American political columnist and author who wrote the \"On Language\" column in the New York Times Magazine. He was also a presidential speechwriter who served under Nixon. On top of that, Safire was also a Pulitzer Board member from 1995 to 2004 and became the full-time chief executive of the Dana Foundation in 2000. Safire was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006. Safire passed from pancreatic cancer at 79 in 2009.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis carving depicts Uncle Sam standing atop an oil barrel. The oil barrel is painted red white and blue with the letters \"USA\" written in yellow with a light blue outline. Uncle Sam is unpainted and has many details including his iconic top hat, jacket, and a cane. A lovely piece of Americana that is sure to start conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e9.5\"D x 31\"H\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis item is located at The Perfect Thing (161 Town Square, Wheaton, IL 60189). Shipping available for a fee. Contact Kate@theperfectthing.net for a quote. All items are previously owned and used, please see pictures for details. Pictures are provided to the best of ability. Factors like resolution, lighting, and coloration may affect detail perception.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Perfect Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53229829259564,"sku":null,"price":1312.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0774\/8347\/5244\/files\/Backgroundremover_79881259-996b-45d0-8f42-b965755d92b2.png?v=1779293675","url":"https:\/\/www.theperfectthing.net\/products\/folk-art-carved-uncle-sam-on-oil-barrel-02j00h","provider":"The Perfect Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}