Newest Addition to the Duff Tweed Collection: The Hotdog Hobo: The Low Bidder

Hello again!


As we said in our previous post, it has been a busy June 2011 at Duff Tweed Carvings.


We were so excited to add this never before seen (in this blog or anywhere online) Duff Tweed carving we're affectionately naming The Hotdog Hobo.  It did cross our mind to call him the Bratwurst Bum, but we do not say "bum" because is denotes an entirely different feel and meaning versus hobo.  My daughter's "Community of Caring" would be so proud! *laugh*  We found this carving through Todd S. in Pasadena, CA who was selling it for his friend's grandmother.  Apparently, Todd's friend's grandfather was either buddies or business associates of Duff Tweeds and this carving was either part of a business dealing or a thank you gift.  Duff conducted his work in such a personal manner.  Oh, for the old days!


So without further adieu, introducing The Hotdog Hobo . . .

Don't you just love how Duff incorporated so much action in a carving?  This Duff Tweed carving is in excellent shape and it's from 1969 making it 42 years old. We're still amazed how excited we get over a new Duffy find.  Just when we think we know every carving Duff carved, a new one pops out of the woodwork!  


Here's a couple of close-ups for you to enjoy:

 


O.K., so you would be pretty excited to find this carving, right?  Well, how much more excited would you be to find this personal dedication from Duff Tweed including his illustration of Donald Duck?

We love how Duff drew it as if Donald was thanking Dick and Jay.  Man, did he have some personality!  


A big shout out and our gratitude goes to Todd in Pasadena for allowing us to add this wonderful piece to the Duff Tweed Carvings collection.


Until next time (which won't be long, I promise) . . .


All the best!
-Joe