The First Astronaut
Artist
James Frederick Woell(American, 1934–2015)American, 1934–2015
CultureAmerican
Titles
- The First Astronaut
Date1967
MediumFound objects, wood, staples, glass, bottle caps, plastic
DimensionsOverall: 10 1/2 × 7 1/4 × 1/2 in. (26.7 × 18.4 × 1.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Rotasa Collection Trust
Object number2025.690
Not on view
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Department
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2001
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1976
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1976
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2002.4129
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1974
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2002.4098
Debra Rapoport
1979
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