HOBO NICKEL - BY GARY JACOBS

George Parrot, AKA Big Nose George is famous for being the only man in American history to become a pair of shoes after his death. His skin was literally used to make a pair of shoes which were worn by the doctor who received his body after his death and who later became governor.
What a bizarre and unlikely tale but it actually happened in the Wild, Wild West, of Rawlins, Wyoming, just 140 miles south of where I live.
      As you can see from the photo, he had a huge nose and therefore the reason for his nickname. He was a rustler and robber who in his life ran with many outlaws, including Dutch Charley.
For the whole story, visit this site, which is also the source of the information seen here. http://w3.trib.com/~leebo/bignose.htm

A picture of the actual shoes, as they appear in the museum today.

George is carved on a 1937 F/XF 3/4 horn buffalo nickel that is signed on the reverse with my usual G hanging J Mark. It has a very smooth field and the detail is extra crisp and clean. This is one of those that has high eye appeal, when viewed in person, it just jumps out at you. It is a higher grade carving that I am sure you would be proud to have in your collection.

Happy collecting and thanks for looking,

MEMBER OHNS