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Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “The Unhappy Hooker”, Dayton, Ohio, c. 1968, Cotton and silk th…
The Unhappy Hooker
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “The Unhappy Hooker”, Dayton, Ohio, c. 1968, Cotton and silk th…
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “The Unhappy Hooker”, Dayton, Ohio, c. 1968, Cotton and silk thread on polyester, 22 x 19 x 1 ½ in. includes frame, Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler, 2018.19.7. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

The Unhappy Hooker

Artist ((1916–2008))
Place createdDayton, Ohio, United States
Datec. 1968
MediumCotton and silk thread on polyester
DimensionsFrame: 22 x 19 x 1 1/2 " (55.9 x 48.3 x 3.8 cm)
Credit LineGift of Jacqueline Loewe Fowler
Accession number2018.19.7
ClassificationTextiles
Photo CreditAdam Reich
On View
Not on view
Trapped Mary Borkowski Photographer unidentified
Trapped
Mary K. Borkowski
1968
1981.2.2
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “The Whip”, Dayton, Ohio, 1969, Cotton and silk thread on polye…
The Whip
Mary K. Borkowski
1969
2018.19.3
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “The Man Who Has Peace of Mind—Has Everything or Real Freedom”,…
The Man Who Has Peace of Mind—Has Everything or Real Freedom
Mary K. Borkowski
1969
2018.19.4
Mary K. Borkowski, “The Power of God is in His Hands/The Magic Surgeon”, Dayton, Ohio, 1969, Co…
The Power of God is in His Hands/The Magic Surgeon
Mary K. Borkowski
1969
2018.19.5
Mary K. Borkowski, “The Vision”, Dayton, Ohio, 1969, Cotton and silk thread on polyester, 20 1…
The Vision
Mary K. Borkowski
1969
2018.19.6
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “Indifference - Domestic Violence -The Incident”, Dayton, Ohio,…
Indifference
Mary K. Borkowski
1967
2018.19.8
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “Patient Dismissed”, Dayton, Ohio, c. 1968, Cotton and silk thr…
Patient Dismissed
Mary K. Borkowski
c. 1968
2018.19.9
Mary K. Borkowski, (1916–2008), “President's Decision”, Dayton, Ohio, 1981, Cotton and silk thr…
President's Decision
Mary K. Borkowski
1981
2019.9.7
Mary K. Borkowski, “A Tribute”, Dayton, Ohio, United States, 1989, Cotton and silk thread on p…
A Tribute
Mary K. Borkowski
1989
2019.20.2
Stars over Hawaii Quilt Mary K. Borkowski Photographer unidentified
Stars over Hawaii Quilt
Mary K. Borkowski
1979
1981.5.1
Mary K. Borkowski, “Moonlight Romance”, Dayton, Ohio, 1994, Silk thread and fabric; mixed media…
Moonlight Romance
Mary K. Borkowski
1994
2018.23.1
Mary K. Borkowski, “Untitled”, Dayton, Ohio, 1976, Silk and cotton, 52 x 40 1/2 in., Collection…
Untitled
Mary K. Borkowski
1976
2022.12.1