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Philadelphia Still Life Museum

From the Permanent Collection

Curbside Vigil, Trunk Patch — North Philadelphia

Automotive, four-door sedan, peeling paint on trunk, night scene

Police Department, est. 2026

81 days on view


Photographic documentation of the work as submitted to the city's 311 record.
As submitted to the city’s 311 record.

Curatorial note

From the rear, the trunk lid reveals large patches where the topcoat has peeled away, exposing a pale underlayer. The car sits at the curb near signage that marks its place in the North Philadelphia streetscape. Acquired February 2026, the piece endures as a long-term record of weathering and urban persistence in the neighborhood.

Catalogue metadata

Accession no.
19529715
Location
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Address
3617 N 3RD ST
Region
Franklinville
Acquired
February 2026
Status
On permanent display

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