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Hawkins Bolden, “Scarecrow”, Tennessee, United States, c. 1988, Found metal, carpet, wood, and …
Scarecrow
Hawkins Bolden, “Scarecrow”, Tennessee, United States, c. 1988, Found metal, carpet, wood, and …
Hawkins Bolden, “Scarecrow”, Tennessee, United States, c. 1988, Found metal, carpet, wood, and nails, 79 × 25 × 14 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Ron and June Shelp, 2013.5.3. Photo by Adam Reich.
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Scarecrow

Artist ((1914–2005))
Place/RegionTennessee, United States
Datec. 1988
MediumFound metal, carpet, wood, and nails
Dimensions79 x 25 x 14 " (200.7 x 63.5 x 35.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Ron and June Shelp
Accession number2013.5.3
ClassificationSculpture
Photo CreditAdam Reich
CopyrightCopyright for this work is under review.
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