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- ↑ Congdon, Kristin G.; Hallmark, Kara Kelley (19 March 2012). American Folk Art: A Regional Reference. ABC-CLIO. pp. 125–127. ISBN 9780313349362.
- ↑ "A Day In The Country Folk Art Fair". Morehead State University :: KY Folk Art Center. 2012. Archived from the original on 30 March 2013. Retrieved 10 December 2012.
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