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James Lee Byars

Manila envelope

Maker

James Lee Byars (American, 1932-1997)

Title

Manila envelope
Collection of Correspondence from James Lee Byars to Alan Sondheim

Year

ca.1971-1972

Medium

  • Graphite on gold spraypainted manila envelope

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Graphite on gold spraypainted manila envelope

Dimensions

38.1 x 30.5 cm (15 x 12 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

inscribed in graphite

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

2005.33.1

Type

  • Manuscripts

Publications

  • Journal

Manual / Issue 7: Alchemy

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James Lee Byars (American, 1932-1997)
Manila envelope; Collection of Correspondence from James Lee Byars to Alan Sondheim, ca.1971-1972
Graphite on gold spraypainted manila envelope
38.1 x 30.5 cm (15 x 12 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 2005.33.1

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