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Calvin Black (1903–1972) and Ruby Black (1915–1980), “"Ideiot Box" sign”,  Yermo, California, 1…
"Ideiot Box" sign
Calvin Black (1903–1972) and Ruby Black (1915–1980), “"Ideiot Box" sign”,  Yermo, California, 1…
Calvin Black (1903–1972) and Ruby Black (1915–1980), “"Ideiot Box" sign”, Yermo, California, 1953 - 1969, Paint on wood panel, 3 1/4 × 9 1/2 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Gerard C. Wertkin, 2003.6.3. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
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"Ideiot Box" sign

Date1953–1969
Place/RegionYermo, California, United States
MediumPaint on wood panel
Dimensions3 1/4 × 9 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Gerard C. Wertkin
Accession number2003.6.3
Photo CreditAmerican Folk Art Museum
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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