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Artist unidentified, “Mariner's Compass”, United States, c. 1885–1895, Cotton, 73 x 73 in., Col…
Mariner's Compass
Artist unidentified, “Mariner's Compass”, United States, c. 1885–1895, Cotton, 73 x 73 in., Col…
Artist unidentified, “Mariner's Compass”, United States, c. 1885–1895, Cotton, 73 x 73 in., Collection of the American Folk Art Museum, Gift of Pauline Spiegel and Peter Z. Grossman, in honor of Babette S. Spiegel, 2022.5.3. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Mariner's Compass

Artist
Date1885–1895
Place/RegionUnited States
MediumCotton
Dimensions83 x 69"
Credit LineGift of Pauline Spiegel and Peter Z. Grossman, in honor of Babette S. Spiegel
Accession number2022.5.3
Photo CreditAdam Reich
Description

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