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The Way We Was

Herbert Singleton
  • The Way We Was

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  • Herbert Singleton

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    Photo: Chuck Rosenak, ca. 1988
1990
Carved and painted wood, metal locks and hinges
97 x 38.5 x 2.5 inches
Collection of
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Description

“When the river was low, I would find a plank of wood to carve.” Singleton said in 1990. “I would look at it and wonder if someone's house and life fell apart."