Old Folk Art Boot Doorstop! painted wood pig I found a near twin

I found a near twin of this piece sold online

t pass up this one personalized with the great name of "J

Price is per piece

and labeled in Uncle Sam in pencil at his feet--feels quite timely at the present moment in the life of our nation

The winder can be a bit jerky if held horizontally rather than vertically (but not problematically so

Old Folk Art Boot Doorstop! painted wood pig I found a near twinIve seen a lot of folk art doorstops, and maybe even a few shaped like Victorian ladies boots, but Ive never seen one like this. I love it for its sort of crude awkwardness, and that red toe and trim, making me think it might be a marching or majorette boot, or maybe that of a circus ring leader! And of course I like the idea of putting a foot down to stop the door, though this is not very heavy and I dont think would be especially effective at at!