Oh, Noble Lawn Jockey
Inspired by Amanda’s earlier photo of these guys, I walked down to the Pottery Ranch today.
I was really surprised to read this account of the history of the little guys. Created as a tribute to George Washington’s slave, who froze to death standing at his post during the General’s crossing of the Delaware. Lawn jockeys were used as a sign of an Underground Railroad safe house during the 19th Century.
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Yes, they are rather decorative. It would be fun do place them in different scenes and photograph them, kind of like what was popular with garden gnomes…!
I liked reading about the quilts. I didn’t know they were used also!