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Sam the Gardener

Wearing a dapper suit and boater, Sam looks a little overdressed for gardening. Goofy, the now-famous Walt Disney character was originally meant to push the barrow. However, at the time Disney characters were not considered marketable.

Ref: 2002.072

Materials

Tin, Plastic and Wood

Year

c.1960

Collection No:

2002.072