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Rock Painting of Willis School
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County Life, Cultural Objects

Willis High School Doorstop

People
Maker/Creator: Maureen Branscome Dalton
Date
1980s
Places
Floyd County
Material/Medium

River rock

Specifications
  • Diameter: 7 inches
Description

Detailed painting of Willis High School (1917-1962) on a rounded “river jack” stone.

Bio Sketch

Essie Maureen Branscome Dalton (1949-2007) was the daughter of John Cody and Irmyl Branscome of Indian Valley. She was an artist who was best known for her paintings on rocks. She created a number of paperweights and larger rock paintings, often of familiar county scenes or family homeplaces.