Bellows c. 1810

brass, wood

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This intricately carved bellows is a prime example of the work of Samuel McIntire, a prominent American woodcarver and architect of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Crafted around 1810, the bellows features a leather body adorned with decorative brass tacks, and a carved wooden panel depicting a tree within a wreath. The bellows, now housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, exemplifies McIntire's mastery of craftsmanship and his ability to infuse functional objects with artistic detail.