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"Home Front Fox Hole, " Vivid Depiction of American Life During World War II
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Pulsating with life and color, this depiction of a crowded mom-and-pop store in wartime America, filled with a sailor in full regalia, homemakers and children, grandmothers and working women, all choosing their purchases and gossiping with the clerks, is a vivid snapshot of domestic life in 1943. The clothing, hats, purses and other accessories of the people shown here bring back a tumultuous period in lively detail. The artist, Joseph Bolden, was a painter and illustrator who brought the 1940s to vivid life in all his work.
- Creator:Joseph E. Bolden (Painter)
- Dimensions:Height: 24.5 in (62.23 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1943
- Condition:Very minor abrasions.
- Seller Location:Philadelphia, PA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU86514116923
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