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Artist unidentified, “Checkerboard,” United States, 1800–1910, Reverse painting and patterned f…
Checkerboard
Artist unidentified, “Checkerboard,” United States, 1800–1910, Reverse painting and patterned f…
Artist unidentified, “Checkerboard,” United States, 1800–1910, Reverse painting and patterned foil on glass with mother-of-pearl, in wood case, 29 × 29 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Susan and Laurence Lerner, 2012.15.30. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Checkerboard

Date1800–1910
MediumReverse painting and patterned foil on glass with mother-of-pearl, in wood case
Dimensions29 × 29"
Credit LineGift of Susan and Laurence Lerner
Accession number2012.15.30
Description

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