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Muffler Man by Jack King.
Muffler Man
Muffler Man by Jack King.
Muffler Man by Jack King.
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Muffler Man

NameMuffler Man
Maker Jack King
DateCa. 1992
Place madeDes Moines, Iowa, United States, North America
MediumMetal
DimensionsOverall: 119 x 52 x 51 in. (302.26 x 132.08 x 129.54 cm)
Credit LineJack King
Object numberFA.1994.7.1
DescriptionAssembled male figure made up of old automobile parts. Face is hubcap w/lightbulb eyes wire to light; body is blue muffler; legs are red springs; limbs are pipes. Wears yellow rubber gloves r. hand raised in greeting. Signed.
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