The Estate of Bessie Mae Carriss
Lot 261:
Description
A decorative floor-standing wheelbarrow featuring a white-painted metal basin with a black-painted rolled rim. The basin is mounted to a black metal frame via wing nut assemblies. The frame is constructed with two hairpin-style rear legs and two extended handles terminating in coiled spring-like grips. The front is fitted with a single spoked metal wheel. The wheelbarrow contains a large assortment of textile-wrapped spheres, commonly known as rag balls, in a variety of fabric patterns including floral, checkered, textured, and solid prints in shades of blue, pink, green, red, and neutrals. The item possesses a contemporary farmhouse or primitive decorative aesthetic. No maker marks, labels, or stamps are visible on the metal frame or basin.Length: 27 inches (total from wheel to handle tips)Width: 10 inches (at handles)Height: 12 inches (to the top of the fabric ball assortment); 9.5 inches (to the basin rim).
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