Jack

The black and white photograph shows a man sitting pensively in a kiosk named "Jacks" decorated with various items and dolls, under a sign that reads "TIP EM' OVER". The booth features prizes displayed on shelves and a rural landscape painting, capturing a slice of Americana, likely at a fairground. This scene, possibly from the mid-20th century, emerges with a candid and atmospheric quality, reflecting a particular moment in everyday life.

The black and white photograph shows a man sitting pensively in a kiosk named "Jacks" decorated with various items and dolls, under a sign that reads "TIP EM' OVER". The booth features prizes displayed on shelves and a rural landscape painting, capturing a slice of Americana, likely at a fairground. This scene, possibly from the mid-20th century, emerges with a candid and atmospheric quality, reflecting a particular moment in everyday life.

Name/Title

Jack

Entry/Object ID

2018.11.6.1

Description

What appears to be a carnival game set up titled "Jacks Tip 'em Over".

Collection

APSU Permanent Collection, Jim and Nan Robertson Collection

Category

Architectural, Figurative

Made/Created

Artist

Reed Thomas

Date made

1980

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Signature

Location

lower right

Transcription

Reed Thomas

Language

English

Material/Technique

Pencil

Notes

Maker's Mark: lower left in pencil: 1980 en verso in ink: Jack 1980 Reed Thomas lower left en verso in pencil: SK 13,56

Dimensions

Height

7-3/8 in

Width

9-1/4 in

Dimension Notes

Frame Size: 16"x20" Image Size: 7 3/8"x 9 1/4"