Folk Art
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 Joyful Land Rhythm Clock 18 tunes Musical w motion  US $139.30
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 Fairfield Mechtronics Moon Phase Planters Folk Art Clock US $23.00
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 Original OOAK Folk Art Collage Shelf in Antique Victorian Waterbury Wall Clock US $189.95 |
 8 1 2 WOOD FOLK ART QUATZ MANTLE CLOCK BLACK W PURPLE FLOWERS ROMAN NUMERALS US $24.99
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 GRANDFATHER CLOCK J HAUSER MINIATURE 8 JEWEL 7 3 4 WEST GERMANY FOLK ART EUC US $15.99
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 B3 Vintage MIller 8 Day Shelf Mantel Clock Folk ARt 2 US $30.00
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 Hand Made Crafted Folk Art Oak Wood Wall Clock Shaped Nuts Bolts Carved Chain US $124.00
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 Mini Clock Miniature clocksANIMAL FOLK ART SHEEP US $14.99
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 Antique Pennsylvania Tall Clocks incl Clockmakers Names Dates Bios Scarce Book US $34.95
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 Folk Tramp Art Wind Up Wall Clock Unique Starburst Brass US $39.99
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 ORIGINAL FOLK ART SMALL MANTLE ALARM CLOCK HAND PAINTED DIAL FOR REPAIR US $139.00
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 Vintage Slab Wood Lumber Burl Folk Art Wall Clock Quart US $39.99
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 Very Rare Real Old 1000 YO Mechanical King Dynasty Royal BRASS GLASS Clock US $249.00
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 1879 Large Folk Art Black Walnut STEEPLE CLOCK US $150.00
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 Unique Handcrafted Folk Art Iron Mantle Clock US $40.00
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 Clock and Watch Makers in Wales US $25.00
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 Enamel Wood Mid Century Folk art Clock Clock DOES NOT WORK US $65.00
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 Antique Bronze Spanish Helmet Form Wall Clock C1900 US $750.00
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 Antique 1800s Carved German Black Forest Cuckoo Folk Art Wall Clock Germany US $499.99
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 VINTAGE BLACK FOREST West German CLOCK 100 complete MINT in ORIGINAL BOX US $119.99
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 1880 FRENCH BRONZE BRACKET MANTEL CLOCK PUTTO CHERUB US $780.00
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 Mini Clock Miniature FARM FOLK ART COW PIG CHICKEN US $14.99
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 RARE MADE IN AMERICA FOLK ART WOOD CARVED BALD EAGLE WALL CLOCK ARTIST SIGNED US $135.00
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 Hex sign clocks “Welcome” clock with a Double Distlefink US $29.99
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 Antique Folk Art Painted Tall Case Clock Dial Face US $210.00
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 VTG ANTIQUE ESTATE FOLK ARTS CRAFT HANDMADE TED TEDDY BEAR BATTERY WALL CLOCK US $87.99
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 VINTAGE German BLACK FOREST CLOCK Older Bouncing Betty HECO 100 EXCELLENT US $129.99
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 TWO 19th CENTURY ANTIQUE FOLK ART RARE OPPOSING AMERICAN EAGLE CLOCK SHELF US $1,250.00
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 Eames Era Unique Wall Clock mid century modern VINTAGE folk art US $129.95
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 vintage Ingraham folk art electric clock pressed wood US $20.00
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 FOLK ART WOOD WHALE HANDLE WITH CLOCK KEY US $58.00
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 HANDMADE VINTAGE FOLK ART ELECTRIC WALL CLOCK Wood Glass Case 17 1 2 Tall US $67.98
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 VINTAGE UKREN HAUSER GERMAN FOLK ART WOOD CUCKOO CLOCK PARTS W PINECONE WEIGHTS US $149.99
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 Awesome Folk Art New Mexico Shaped Horseshoe Roadrunner and Turquoise Clock US $15.75
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 VTG eames era MID CENTURY modern ZODIAC starburst ASTROLOGY wall CLOCK atomic US $195.00
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 Rare General Electric Folk Pop Art Wall Clock w 2nd Hand Angel Horse Birds 2H69 US $59.99
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 NEW IN BOX VINTAGE WESTCLOX DUTCH FOLK ART DECORATIVE ELECTRIC WALL CLOCK US $39.99
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 Antique 18c Folk Art Painted Tin AMERICAN EAGLE Clock Dial Face US $9.99
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 Collectible rustic vintage folk art handmade buck deer mantel or shelf clock US $9.47
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 Folk Art Tramp Art Fretwork Wall Clock 28 X 11 Vintage 1930s US $49.95
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 Vintage Hand Made Wooden Folk Art Rustic Cottage Clock US $19.99
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 Rhythm Clock Shelf Metal CRH186NR63 US $169.00
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 Rhythm Clock Shelf Metal CRH184NR63 US $169.00
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 Rhythm Clock Shelf Metal CRH192NR63 US $169.00
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 VTG 16 Handpainted SWEDISH FOLK ART MORA SHELF CLOCK Mora MN USA US $7.95
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African American Folk Art in Dallas
Housed in a beautiful ivory building, the Dallas African American Museum is a culturally important destination on your holiday in South Western United States. For more than a quarter of a century the museum has represented one of the areas minorities and their cultural heritage to visitors and residents alike and has been a beacon of cultural exchange and integration between communities. Started in 1974 as a part of the Bishop College Special Collection, the Museum has operated independently since 1979.
The significance of the museum in Dallas over numerous others that also represent the culture of African Americans through out the USA is that it is the only such institution in South Western United States that is devoted to the preservation and display of African American artistic, cultural and historical materials. It is also one of the largest African American folk art collections in the country.
The main objective behind the establishment of the museum was the meaningful dispensation of information pertaining to African American culture to adults and children. The rich heritage of black art and history is housed in four vaulted galleries, and is further enhanced by a research library. Living African American culture is experienced through entertaining and educational programs presented in the theater, studio arts area and classrooms.
Among the permanently housed exhibits in the museums are African American art works by contemporary African American artists. Exhibits depicting African art a small, but rich collection of African art objects such as masks, sculpture, and textiles. Texas African American history, artifacts related to African American history in Texas. It also houses one of the largest African American folk art collections in the U. S., the collection includes works by Clementine Hunter, David Butler, and George White. A small collection of African American inspired musical styles such as jazz and information pertaining to its development.
An archival section is also on display by the museum that can be accessed after permission is obtained by researchers from the museum. Archives include papers of prominent African American citizens from Dallas and Texas; records depository for Bishop College; Sepia Magazine collection, 1945-1983; photo archives of 43,000 images; archives from Freedman's Cemetery Collection; Texas Black Women's archives; and Dallas County Black Political Archives.
The museum which is located at Fair Park just across from the Music Hall is in the vicinity of a number of Dallas hotels. Hotels in Dallas varying in quality can be found in the area and some offer guided tours of the museum.
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