- Created by
- C. Edgar Patience, American, 1906 - 1972
- Date
- 1960s
- Medium
- anthracite
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 2 11/16 × 2 3/8 × 1 7/16 in. (6.8 × 6 × 3.6 cm)
- Description
- This anthracite coal sculpture by C. Edgar Patience features an abstract sculpted upper portion with jagged, irregular edges protruding from the top of a rectangular polished base with rounded corners. A paper label adhered to the bottom of the base reads in printed black ink "Flight / N.F.S.".
- Place made
- Wilkes-Barre, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Visual Arts
- Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
- Type
- sculpture
- Topic
- Art
- Craftsmanship
- Design
- Folklife
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift from Dr. Juanita Patience Moss and descendants
- Object number
- 2016.70.1
- Restrictions & Rights
- © Dr. Juanita Patience Moss
- Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




