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1930s Entomology Moth & Butterfly Collection Wall Display Rare Extinct Bugs

About the Item

Interesting piece from an Iowan Estate. This piece is unsigned. The folklore I was told by the seller about the piece is that this was originally from the Grant Wood Estate. However, I have no provenance to prove that claim, nor was any evidence included with my purchase. L 22 x W 14 x D 1 in.
  • Attributed to:
    Grant Wood 1 (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Hyattsville, MD
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU985744799042

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