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Albany Institute of History and Art (founded 1791)

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Iroquois Indian Games and Dances: Tempera Paintings by Tom Dorsey, July 26-August 22, 1943

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Abstract

An exhibition of 17 panel paintings in tempera depicting traditional games and dances of the Iroquois by Native American artist, Sgt. Tom Dorsey. Dorsey was commissioned in 1942 by the Albany Institute of History and Art to create these intimate depictions of modern Iroquois. The exhibition was circulated by the American Federation of the Arts. The exhibition records span three folders.

Dates: July 26-August 22, 1943