Open and Shut Case with Exhibit A
Artist
Merrily Tompkins
(born Washington, 1947; died Ellensburg, Washington, 2018)
Date1972
MediumSterling silver, brass, Plexiglas, and alphabet macaroni
DimensionsOverall: 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 x 20 in. (9.5 x 6 x 50.8 cm)
length of black fiber cord, stretched out
length of black fiber cord, stretched out
ClassificationsJewelry
Credit LineGift of Judge Janice Niemi
Terms
- luggage
- bag
- satchel
- alphabet
- body adornment
Object number2001.11
DescriptionA small, silver, two-piece satchel with the letters "A" suspended in a red plastic compartment. The piece is hinged and lies open. It has a simple black fiber cord with metal hook and circular clasp.On View
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1974