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Russell Barnes

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I specialize in 19th century wooden Cigar Store Indians. My website cigarstorefigure.com contains pictures and information on 19th century antique cigar store Indians. I am also gathering information for a book some day. Would enjoy seeing pictures of other potential early Cigar Figures. Chances are if you have an authentic figure, I have some information on it

Experience in the area

I have been collecting over 20 years and currently have over 900 photographs of antique 19th century Cigar Store Indians. This helps me date and give other information on the older figures. I also have over 1100 images of actual Cigar Store Indians out on the streets of American - this also helps me to date the figures.

Education/Credentials

Have traveled all over the continental US looking at figures in museums and private collections.

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Recent Reviews from Users

User	Date	K	C	P	Comments
Kay	01/24/12	8	9	10
chuck	01/01/12	1	1	1
Karo	12/13/11	10	10	10	Great, thanks for your help.
Peter	11/15/11	8	10	10	Service was very quick and helpful. But .....
Larry	05/18/10	10	10	10	Thank you for such a quick response .....

Recent Answers from Russell Barnes

2012-01-22 Wooden Indian:

Unfortunately, the Indians standing on a drum are "usually" made after 1950 and certainly a 20th century item. Newer than I collect or study, I would not be able to tell you anything more about your Indian

2011-12-17 Table Value:

I frequently get questions from people like yourself and am simply fascinated why you would think a person who collects 19th century wooden Cigar Store Indians would know anything about a 20th century

2011-11-12 Cigar Store Indian:

Peter, Thank you for including a picture! Your Indian is done in a style attributed to the 20th century based on the carving, stance and facial features. A good guess would be mid 20th century, but

2010-02-14 cigarette butler?:

Emily, My initial reaction is that this is not a cigar store figure, but another type of carved decorative figure. Can you possibly send some close up photos to me at csindian@flash.net. It is very

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