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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

Born and raised in Chicago, Darger worked as a custodian and committed to painting with watercolors in his free time. Materiality Different examples of American folk art can stand the test of time with varying longevity. Henry Darger was a leader in the American Outsider art movement. Sold for $1,075.5 USD via Jeffrey S.

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American Folk Art: Celebrating the Creativity and Craftsmanship of Everyday Artisans 

Invaluable

Born and raised in Chicago, Darger worked as a custodian and committed to painting with watercolors in his free time. Materiality Different examples of American folk art can stand the test of time with varying longevity. Henry Darger was a leader in the American Outsider art movement. Sold for $1,075.5 USD via Jeffrey S.

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Assistant Conservator, Colonial Williamsburg

WCG

About the Position The paper conservation lab works on a diverse range of paper collections from pastels, watercolors, drawings, maps, and prints to architectural drawings, wallpaper fragments, parchment manuscripts, rare books, and more! Library which includes special collections and the CWF archive.

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