Rosie figurine

Name/Title

"Rosie" figurine

Entry/Object ID

MW.0111

Description

Small cast figurine of a female-bodied person wearing an apron. Although broken at acquisition, the figure presumably carried a lunch box labeled "Rosie". Two "googly" eyes have been glued on to the head.

Type of Sculpture

Free Standing

Artwork Details

Medium

Coal Dust + Epoxy Resin

Context

Part of Fred Barkey’s collection of Appalachian folk art, much of it made from coal in some form.

Collection

Art, Fred Barkey Collection

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Fred Barkey, Sandra Barkey

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

underside

Transcription

Jerry

Location

Location

Box

MW.B

Shelf

Unit E: Shelf 2

Room

Artifact Storage Room

Category

Storage

Moved By

Shaun Slifer

Date

February 13, 2024