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Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Black-bellied Plover”, Quogue, Long Island, New York, c. 1890,…
Black-bellied Plover
Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Black-bellied Plover”, Quogue, Long Island, New York, c. 1890,…
Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Black-bellied Plover”, Quogue, Long Island, New York, c. 1890, Cork, 5 × 11 1/4 × 3 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Bequest of Eleanor P. Staples in memory of her husband Philip C. Staples, Jr., 1988.18.16. Photo by American Folk Art Museum.
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Black-bellied Plover

Artist ((1851–1924))
Place createdQuogue, New York, United States
Datec. 1890
MediumCork
Dimensions5 × 11 1/4 × 3 1/2"
Credit LineBequest of Eleanor P. Staples in memory of her husband Phillip C. Staples, Jr.
Accession number1988.18.16
ClassificationTools and Equipment
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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