Description
20th Century, Original, Nancy Jo Fox Life and Family Archive to include: ephemera related to Fox's high school years, children's stories, baby book of Fox, booklet of an exhibit she guest curated at the Stanly County Museum, newspaper interviews, child drawings, child's textbooks, 1951 debutante's ball pamphlet, 1950 The Woman's College of Duke University Freshman Week pamphlet, Sororities pamphlet, debutante photo, (2) oil pastel portraits possibly of Fox, framed advertisement of I. J. Fox Furriers, 1946-1949 student hand book from Needham B. Broughton High School, photocopies of the book "Messenger of God," term paper from 1982, term paper from 1986 "Messenger of God: The Archangel Gabriel in American Folk Art," paper review of How Children Fall by John Holt, Boyer family history (her mother's side), papers relating to her 1986 exhibit and others, term paper from 1984 about conservation and restoration on rag dolls, book with citations and research for her term paper "Messenger of God: The Archangel Gabriel in American Folk Art," International Airways air freshener, assortment of letters and business cards, The Animal Medical Center Cards, letter from the American Tobacco Co. to her grandfather Reverend Eugene Fox on W. Duke and Sons letterhead signed by B. N. Duke. Overall great condition.
Medium
Mixed
Date
20th Century
Condition Report
Very Good
Exhibited
Currently Mebane Antique Gallery and available for preview
Literature
Nancy "Jo" Fox was a distinguished art historian, educator, and author who specialized in American folk art. Career Highlights: Author: She wrote the book Liberties with Liberty (1986), which explored the history of the Statue of Liberty through folk art. Educator: She served as an instructor of Advanced Color and American Folk Art at the New York School of Interior Design. Curator: In 1986, she curated a successful exhibition for the American Folk Art Museum in New York City.
Provenance
Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina
Notes
Available for live in house bidding and pay-pick up from our gallery, Always bid with confidence with Mebane Auction. Thank you Jon Lambert
Condition
Very Good
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Estate Of The Late Nancy Jo Fox Of North Carolina