Object Record
Images
Metadata
Object Name |
Nutcracker |
Catalog Number |
2003.64.33 |
Date |
ca. 1960 |
Material(s) |
wood; paint; |
Dimensions |
H-12.5 W-3.5 inches |
Description |
This medium sized nutcracker soldier is painted with oil paints. It has a red hat, red uniform with gold accents, yellow pants, black boots, and round green stand. Hair and "fur" are comprised of a synthetic substance. The tails of the uniform jacket connect through to the mouth to make the nut cracking mechanism. |
Notes |
Hugh Smith Haynie was born February 6, 1927 in Reedville, VA. Haynie served in the US Coast Guard and following WWII attended the College of William and Mary. Following college, Haynie began his career as a cartoonist in Richmond, VA in 1953. Haynie then moved to Greensboro, NC and Atlanta, GA before he was hiried by Barry Bingham of the Louisville Courier-Journal in 1958. Haynie worked for the Courier-Journal until his retirement on October 1, 1995. Hugh Haynie passed away in 1999. An exhibit of his work was displayed at the Kentucky Historical Society from December 14, 2002-March 30, 2003. |
Collection |
Smith and Anne Haynie Collection |
People |
Haynie, Hugh Smith, 1927-1999 |
Subjects |
Christmas decorations Holidays Nuts Cartoonists Cartoons Cartoon patterns |
Search Terms |
Louisville (Ky.) Louisville Courier-Journal |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |