id:			166226
accession number:	2008.157.1.a
share license status:	Copyrighted
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/2008.157.1.a
updated:		2025-12-07 02:45:30.276000

SMS: A Collection of Multiples, vol. 1: Black Dress, 1968. James Lee Byars (American, 1940–1997), Letter Edged in Black Press. Model of "Friendship Dress," meant to accommodate four people. Black tissue in envelope with photographic portraits.. The Cleveland Museum of Art, James Parmelee Fund, 2008.157.1.a

title:				Black Dress
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series:				SMS: A Collection of Multiples, vol. 1
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creation date:			1968
creation date earliest:		1968
creation date latest:		1968
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creditline:			James Parmelee Fund
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culture:	America
technique:	Model of "Friendship Dress," meant to accommodate four people. Black tissue in envelope with photographic portraits. 
department:	Prints
collection:	Prints
type:		Mixed Media
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* James Lee Byars (American, 1940–1997)  - artist

* Letter Edged in Black Press  - published by

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