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Grand Barbarian's Trapeze

Maker William Harper (American, 1944)

Date1998

Geographic OriginNew York, New York | United States of America

MediumMixed media, wood, plastic, leather, glass, nails, paper, metal

DimensionsOverall: H 7 3/4 x W 16 1/2 x D 13 in. (H 19.7 x W 41.9 x D 33 cm)

Credit LinePurchase 2000 Membership Endowment Fund

Object number2000.14B

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Artist title Grand Barbarian's Trapeze

InscriptionsInscribed on a fragment of an envelope with artist's name and address inside lid collageProvenanceCollection of the artistExhibition History"William Harper: Books, Boxes, and Jewels", Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (February 14 - July 1, 2001)

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