Candace, As for a cultural reference, the Smith home features a lawn jockey at the end of the front walk in Vincente Minelli's "Meet me in St Louis" (1944). We do not have any at the McFaddin-Ward House. We do have a painted plaster mask of an African that was in their entrance hall of their prior Beaumont residence 1895-1906. Interestingly, a similar figure is in the entrance hall of the Smith home in the same movie. Not a direct reply to your request, but I hope it is of interest. Ware L.W.S. Petznick, Ph.D. McFaddin-Ward House Curator of Collections 725 Third St. Beaumont, TX 77701 [log in to unmask] www.mcfaddin-ward.org 409.832.1906 p 409.832.3483 f The McFaddin-Ward House is currently showing the exhibit "Moving In," which illustrates how the McFaddins first moved in to their new home at 1906 McFaddin Avenue in January 1907. Call 409-832-2134 for tour information. -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Candace Perry Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 11:19 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: lawn jockeys Yup, saw it. Sadly part of the problem. Candace Perry -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf Of Simons, Michael A. (Contr) Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 12:41 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: lawn jockeys The Washington Post ran a big piece on lawn jockeys with the last month or so. -----Original Message----- From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Candace Perry Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 12:38 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: lawn jockeys I am looking for documented examples, preferably in collections or in situ at historic sites. By way of definition for my purposes, a lawn jockey could be a hitching post and/or lantern post in the following styles: the traditional lithe, elegant figure, white or black; the caricature style (I don't think it requires any description); a "slave boy" in that sort of garb; a "slave boy" perched on bales of cotton (if you know of one of these, please advise ASAP); and a "Chinese coolie" stereotype. Also any ephemera relating to production and distribution of said objects. Documentation is pretty important for this search, particularly in terms of date. Also, would be very interested if there are any UGRR relationships with lawn jockeys in your collection (already aware of the famous existing tales). Thanks SO MUCH, Candace Perry Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).