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Carolina Wren, Jack and Bette Holt

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Item Details

Description

Jack and Bette Holt
Wilmington, DE, c. 1975
4 in. tall

A slightly turned-head Carolina wren with incised wing and tail carving. The bird is mounted on a wooden base with "Jack & Bette Holt / Carolina Wren" inked on the underside of the base.
Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Dr. Leonard O. Oden Collection

Condition

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