Pocket book
Artist's Book
1990 - 1992 (published)
1990 - 1992 (published)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
'Pocket book' is a visual pun on the name sometimes used in the USA for a lady’s purse or handbag. The work teeters on the edge of both book and purse, not quite fulfilling either role, but representing the essence of both. The pretty, lacy, pink cover, with metal purse clasp and braided raffia carrying strap, is a charming and amusing pastiche of a lady’s most precious accessory. When clipped open it reveals a surrealist scene with pop-up elements made up of sinister fairground characters in which Thomas' stated inspiration of Victorian children’s movable and pop-up books is clearly evident.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Pocket book (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Crocheted cover, metal frame and clasp, and plaited raffia carrying strap, collage |
| Brief description | Artist's book, 'Pocket book', by Larry Beck Thomas, USA, 1990 - 1992 |
| Physical description | Artist's book (presumed unique). Pocket-book with pink and white crocheted cover, metal frame and clasp, and plaited raffia carrying strap. Inside, a collaged, surrealistic scene with pop-up elements. Title information from donor. |
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| Summary | 'Pocket book' is a visual pun on the name sometimes used in the USA for a lady’s purse or handbag. The work teeters on the edge of both book and purse, not quite fulfilling either role, but representing the essence of both. The pretty, lacy, pink cover, with metal purse clasp and braided raffia carrying strap, is a charming and amusing pastiche of a lady’s most precious accessory. When clipped open it reveals a surrealist scene with pop-up elements made up of sinister fairground characters in which Thomas' stated inspiration of Victorian children’s movable and pop-up books is clearly evident. |
| Other number | X930237 - NAL Pressmark |
| Collection | |
| Library number | 38041993106384 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2014 |
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