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Obediah Verity, 1813–1901, “Black-bellied Plover”, Seaford, Long Island, New York, c. 1880, Pai…
Black-bellied Plover
Obediah Verity, 1813–1901, “Black-bellied Plover”, Seaford, Long Island, New York, c. 1880, Pai…
Obediah Verity, 1813–1901, “Black-bellied Plover”, Seaford, Long Island, New York, c. 1880, Paint on wood, 4 3/4 × 11 1/2 × 3 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Bequest of Eleanor P. Staples in memory of her husband Philip C. Staples, Jr., 1988.18.9. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
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Black-bellied Plover

Artist ((1813–1901))
Datec. 1880
Place/RegionSeaford, Long Island, New York
Place/RegionSeaford, Long Island, New York
MediumPaint on wood
Dimensions4 3/4 × 11 1/2 × 3"
Credit LineBequest of Eleanor P. Staples in memory of her husband Philip C. Staples, Jr.
Accession number1988.18.9
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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