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Sam Doyle, (1906–1985), “"Try Me",” St. Helena Island, South Carolina, 1983, Enamel house paint…
"Try Me"
Sam Doyle, (1906–1985), “"Try Me",” St. Helena Island, South Carolina, 1983, Enamel house paint…
Sam Doyle, (1906–1985), “"Try Me",” St. Helena Island, South Carolina, 1983, Enamel house paint on corrugated tin roofing, 43 1/8 × 25 × 3/4 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Elizabeth Ross Johnson, 1985.35.22.
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"Try Me"

Artist ((1906–1985))
Date1983
Place/RegionSt. Helena Island, South Carolina
MediumEnamel house paint on corrugated tin roofing
Dimensions43 1/8 × 25 × 3/4"
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Ross Johnson
Accession number1985.35.22
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