Benjamin Franklin - High Museum of Art

Benjamin Franklin

Artist once known

Details

Title

Benjamin Franklin

Artist/Maker

Artist once known

Date

ca. late 19th century

Medium

Mahogany wood

Dimensions

17 x 11 x 7 inches

Credit

Gift from the Levine Folk Art Collection

Accession #

2020.116

Location

Currently not on view

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