-Uncle Sam Hat- still bank c. 1976

"Uncle Sam Hat" is a cast iron still bank created by George Knerr, a prolific American artist, in 1976, the year of the United States bicentennial. The small, three-dimensional sculpture, painted in red, white, and blue, evokes a sense of American pride and patriotism, featuring a design reminiscent of Uncle Sam's iconic hat, complete with the year "76" and a star. This whimsical work of art, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies Knerr's talent for crafting miniature, collectible objects infused with patriotic symbolism.