Congregation of Alligators, Descriptive of Many Contexts 1939 Glossy Velox Snapshot needlepoint pillow Willie Jinks created many whirligigs

Willie Jinks created many whirligigs for his front yard and also made a large number of paintings depicting his memories of life growing up in rural Georgia

I love everything about him

flag-bearing figures in green scouts outfits

each making the other feel more specifically herself

and then ultimately snuggling up to one another

Congregation of Alligators, Descriptive of Many Contexts 1939 Glossy Velox Snapshot needlepoint pillow Willie Jinks created many whirligigsI had to look it up, but a group of alligators is called a congregation. And quite a pile up of the congregation here, clustering toward the corners, but one looking us square in the eye. Hard not to think of in terms of timely metaphors, but through no fault of the alligators! Stamped (impressed) March 17, 1939 along to the top edge of front of photo. 4 1 2" x 2 3 4", very good condition.