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Portrait of Zilphia Horton

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A head and shoulders portrait of Zilphia Horton.

Date Created:
1941
Creator:
Weston, Edward

Publication Information

Creator
Weston, Edward
Date Created
1941

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Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012PXT
Legacy ID
WHi 56320

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Quarter-length portrait of Zilphia Horton, wife of Myles Horton, the founder of Highlander Folk School.

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