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Thomas Walsh Houlroyd, “Tramp Art Frame”, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1900, Chip carved wood fro…
Tramp Art Frame
Thomas Walsh Houlroyd, “Tramp Art Frame”, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1900, Chip carved wood fro…
Thomas Walsh Houlroyd, “Tramp Art Frame”, New Brunswick, New Jersey, 1900, Chip carved wood from discarded cigar boxes, 10 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 3/4 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, In memory of Thomas Walsh Houlroyd by his daughters Magdalena and Evelyn, 1995.5.1. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
Record Details

Tramp Art Frame

Artist ((1884–1963))
Place/RegionNew Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Date1900
MediumChip carved wood from discarded cigar boxes
Dimensions10 1/2 x 9 1/2 x 1 3/4 "
Credit LineIn memory of Thomas Walsh Houlroyd by his daughters Magdalena and Evelyn
Accession number1995.5.1
ClassificationSculpture
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
On View
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