Glenn Carson painted found objects What War is Good For?

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Carson, Glenn (20th Century, American), What War is Good For?, painted found material bomb and wood, 36.5 x 12.5 x 8.5 inches, signed on lower fin of bomb, A Vietnam War protest artwork.

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