paint a face on a barn

over the microphone/loud speaker: “Come test out this style!”

A bag can be a substitute for clothing.

walking in a hurry because it is about to rain and your clothes are on the line

linen paper: can see the threads, family crest printed on letterhead

Every morning stretch hands up at daybreak and assume responsibilities.

Use your hand to turn off the alarm at daybreak and assume your responsibilities.

when a persona of position comes in, you stand up

Big Bad Wolf uses a knife to untie the cow to steal him to eat.

Alternatively, the original etymology for this character is an animal horn being separated from a cow with a knife.

hands gripping jail doors on death row

going down the row of jail cells, offering your hand to each inmate