Author Richie Jean Jackson's Notes for "The House by the Side of the Road"
THF732403 / Author Richie Jean Jackson's Notes for "The House by the Side of the Road"
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Note (Document)
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.50.0.164
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Handwriting
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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