About Sam "The Dot Man" McMillan
Sam was born in Robeson County and lives in Winston-Salem, NC. He worked in tobacco and cotton fields, drove trucks, made, sold and repaired furniture, and as a handyman. Taking items from his workshop, Sam would then paint them in bright colors with happy scenes of people, animals, trees, all surrounded by a multitude of dots. Known primarily for his furniture, Sam will paint almost anything at hand–clothes, toys, tools, appliances, shoes, bicycles, and much more. At 89, Sam declared himself “retired” from painting.
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Sam has put giraffes, zebras, ducks, and possibly a dinosaur on the seat of the chair. On the tray, and facing any child who would be seated in the chair, he has painted Sesame Street characters, including Bert, Ernie and Big Bird.
Signed on the tray and seat.
