id:			166226
accession number:	2008.157.1.a
share license status:	Copyrighted
url:			https://clevelandart.org/art/2008.157.1.a
updated:		2024-03-26 02:01:09.485000

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, 20th century
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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