Carpeted Brick Used as a Doorstop by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama
THF802378 / Carpeted Brick Used as a Doorstop by the Jackson Family, Selma, Alabama / view
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Doorstop
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2023.50.98
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Brick (Clay material)
Cotton (Fiber)
Color
Light pink
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 9.5 in
Length: 3 in
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