DepartmentUnited States & Canada
Carved peach pit
NameCarved peach pit
Maker
Henry J. Bolieau
(1881 - 1972)
CultureAmerican
DateMid- 20th century
Place madeStafford Springs, Connecticut, United States, North America
MediumPeach pit
Dimensions1 3/8 × 1 × 3/8 in. (3.5 × 2.5 × 1 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Roderick Ahlers, A.2015.45.5
Terms
- value (economic concept)
Object numberA.2015.45.5
ProvenanceGift of the artist to his granddaughter, Gloria Jellin Ahlers, wife of the donor.
DescriptionPeach pit carved in the form of a cross within a half-oval ring with scalloped edges. One of a set of 8 individual carved peach pits.
