Vtg Isabel Bloom French Hens - a Pair

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Isabel became involved in the local art community, teaching ceramics and exhibiting locally and regionally. [5]Her artwork was displayed at … Read more Isabel became involved in the local art community, teaching ceramics and exhibiting locally and regionally. [5]Her artwork was displayed at the Davenport Municipal Art Gallery and she frequently won awards at the annual Quad City Art Show. She taught for the Davenport Park Board and the Rock Island Adult Education program and led story time programs at the Davenport Public Library.
Retired French breasted hens from Isabel Bloom, circa 1980’s.
Pristine condition.
Each measures 4.5” x 3.5” x 3.5”. You will receive a pair.
Each hand signed on bottom.
Made In USA !
From 1953 to 1957 Isabel Bloom hosted a children's art television program called "Let's Make Art" on WOC-TV in Davenport.[6]Each show featured a children's story or fairy tale and art lesson and featured original sets she painted and characters she made from clay. [6]

In the 1940s and 1950s, Isabel began experimenting with sculpting with wet cement. She founded her sculpture business, Isabel Bloom, in Davenport, Iowa in the 1950s.[7] See less