Gift Tin / Cookie Tin, Schwan's, America America, Terry Redlin, 2005

• Pattern: "America America" by Terry Redlin
• Not Vintage: 2005 
• Details:  This is a limited edition cookie tin and part of a collection of tins by artist Terry Redlin.   The decoration is based on the much loved artist paintings, this one called "America America" and shows a snowy winter scene with a small school house in the country.  The teacher and her students are raising the American flag and she is reading to them.  In the background you see a horse and carriage and geese flying overhead.  As with many of Terry's paintings, this takes place at twilight, with the sun just barely coming up over the horizon.  It is red and gold with the Schwan's ice cream name on the top.  The sides have a beautiful pattern of swirls and pinecones or acorns.  Great for country / farmhouse decor, or even traditional and patriotic decor.  Great gift for a tin collector or someone who loves the artist.
• Material:  Metal / Tin
• Dimensions:  10.0 inches in Diameter and 4.0 inches Tall
• Condition:  Used.  Good Condition.  There is a defect on the textured finish in one area, but only visible when the light hits it just so, we took a picture of it for you.  Also, there is a very minor dent on the lid border and a little bit of wear on the sides.  No rust, very clean on the inside. Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are USED items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show scratches, wear and tear and imperfections. 

Terry Redlin was born July 11, 1937 in Watertown, South Dakota.  He was an American artist popular for painting outdoor themes and wildlife, his style is unique and he often paint his scenes in twilight, most often rural America scenes.   As his work became better known, his paintings  started to be seen at fundraisers and in galleries.  U.S. ART magazine dubbed Terry “America’s Most Popular Artist” every year from 1991 to 1998 and inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 1992 for his use of earthy colors, blazing sunrises and sunsets, and nostalgic themes.  He was quoted as saying:  “America’s rural past, in my eyes, was a wonderful place full of both beauty and opportunity. How fortunate I’ve been to spend my life creating memories of those distant times for others to enjoy.” —Terry Redlin.  He passed away not long ago, on April 24th, 2016.