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Miles Carpenter, “Snake”, Waverly, Virginia, 1974, Paint on wood, twist-tie tongue, 9 × 121 × 1…
Snake
Miles Carpenter, “Snake”, Waverly, Virginia, 1974, Paint on wood, twist-tie tongue, 9 × 121 × 1…
Miles Carpenter, “Snake”, Waverly, Virginia, 1974, Paint on wood, twist-tie tongue, 9 × 121 × 14 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Edward C. Sterling, 1995.16.1. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Snake

Artist ((1889-1985))
Date1974
Place/RegionWaverly, Virginia, United States
MediumPaint on wood, twist-tie tongue
Dimensions9 × 121 × 14"
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Edward C. Sterling
Accession number1995.16.1
Photo CreditAdam Reich
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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