Barbara Holdridge, interviewed by Emelie Gevalt, 2021-08-27
Item
Scope and Contents
In this interview, art historian Barbara Holdridge discusses her journey unearthing and identifying the itinerant portrait painter Ammi Phillips. Holdridge shares the discovery process of connecting the “clues” of Phillips’s signature style, which include ham hands, swirling skirts and hook noses. She also discusses her friendship and collaboration with Mary Black (historian and former Curator at the American Folk Art Museum) in her process of legitimizing Phillips’s artwork.
Dates
- 2021-08-27
Creator
- Holdridge, Barbara C., (1929- ) (Interviewee, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of AFAM.
Extent
From the Collection: 5 file(s)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Holdridge, Barbara C., (1929- ) (Interviewee, Person)
- Brown, Lovisa (Collaborator, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository
Contact:
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
(212) 595-9533
research@folkartmuseum.org
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
(212) 595-9533
research@folkartmuseum.org