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Howard Finster, (1916–2001), “If A Shoe Fits, Wear It”, Summerville, Georgia, 1977, Acrylic and…
If A Shoe Fits, Wear It
Howard Finster, (1916–2001), “If A Shoe Fits, Wear It”, Summerville, Georgia, 1977, Acrylic and…
Howard Finster, (1916–2001), “If A Shoe Fits, Wear It”, Summerville, Georgia, 1977, Acrylic and enamel on metal, in original pyrographed wood frame and backing, 13 3/4 × 19 5/8 × 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler, 2018.19.23. Photo by John Parnell.
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If A Shoe Fits, Wear It

Artist ((1916–2001))
Place/RegionSummerville, Georgia, United States
Date1977
MediumAcrylic and enamel on metal, in original pyrographed wood frame and backing
Dimensions13 3/4 x 19 5/8 x 1/2 " (34.9 x 49.8 x 1.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler
Accession number2018.19.23
ClassificationPaintings
Copyright© Howard Finster / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
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