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Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “The Unhappy Hooker”, Dayton, Ohio, c. 1968, Cotton and silk th…
The Unhappy Hooker
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “The Unhappy Hooker”, Dayton, Ohio, c. 1968, Cotton and silk th…
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “The Unhappy Hooker”, Dayton, Ohio, c. 1968, Cotton and silk thread on polyester, 22 x 19 x 1 ½ in. includes frame, Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler, 2018.19.7. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

The Unhappy Hooker

Artist ((1916–2008))
Datec. 1968
Place/RegionDayton, Ohio
MediumCotton and silk thread on polyester
Dimensions22 x 19 x 1 ½” includes frame
Credit LineGift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler
Accession number2018.19.7
Photo CreditAdam Reich
Description

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