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Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Yellowlegs”, Sheepshead Bay, Long Island, New York, n.d., Pain…
Yellowlegs
Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Yellowlegs”, Sheepshead Bay, Long Island, New York, n.d., Pain…
Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Yellowlegs”, Sheepshead Bay, Long Island, New York, n.d., Paint on cork, 6 1/4 × 12 × 1 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Bequest of Eleanor P. Staples in memory of her husband Philip C. Staples, Jr., 1988.18.7. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Yellowlegs

Artist ((1851–1924))
Daten.d.
Place/RegionSheepshead Bay, Long Island, New York
MediumPaint on cork
Dimensions6 1/4 × 12 × 1 1/2"
Credit LineBequest of Eleanor P. Staples in memory of her husband Philip C. Staples, Jr.
Accession number1988.18.7
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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