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Two Slinkies (Study Pieces)

A work made of metal coils ("slinkys"), padded with jute; wrapped with acrylic.

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  • A work made of metal coils ("slinkys"), padded with jute; wrapped with acrylic.

Date:

1971/1978

Artist:

Claire Zeisler (American, 1903–1991)
Chicago, United States

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Textiles

Artist

Claire Zeisler

Title

Two Slinkies (Study Pieces)

Place

United States (Object made in)

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Made 1971–1978

Medium

Metal coils ("slinkys"), padded with jute; wrapped with acrylic

Dimensions

157.5 × 11.4 cm (62 × 4 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Joan Binkley in memory of Claire Zeisler

Reference Number

1992.467

Extended information about this artwork

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