Carved and Painted Humpback Whale Plaque by Thomas DeMont, Martha's Vineyard
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Carved and Painted Humpback Whale Plaque by Thomas DeMont, Martha's Vineyard
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- Creator:Thomas DeMont (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 28.88 in (73.36 cm)Length: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:2010
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- Seller Location:Nantucket, MA
- Reference Number:Seller: AD-DW-64-OEY1stDibs: LU903918762372
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