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Calvin Black (1903–1972) and Ruby Black (1915–1980), “Possum Trot Figure: Liz”, Yermo, San Bern…
Liz
Calvin Black (1903–1972) and Ruby Black (1915–1980), “Possum Trot Figure: Liz”, Yermo, San Bern…
Calvin Black (1903–1972) and Ruby Black (1915–1980), “Possum Trot Figure: Liz”, Yermo, San Bernadino County, California, 1953–1969, Paint on redwood and pine with fabric, 33 × 10 × 7 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Elizabeth Ross Johnson, 1985.35.8. Photo by Adam Reich.
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Liz

Artist ((1903–1972))
Artist ((1915–1980))
Place createdYermo, California, United States
Date1953–1969
MediumPaint on redwood and pine with fabric and metal
Dimensions32 1/4 x 12 x 7 1/2 " (81.9 x 30.5 x 19.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Elizabeth Ross Johnson
Accession number1985.35.8
ClassificationSculpture
Photo CreditAdam Reich
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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