Artist
Joseph Havel (American, born 1954)American, born 1954
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Aura
Date1995–1996
PlaceHouston, Texas, United States
MediumShirt collar, needle, thread, and buttons
Dimensions57 × 5 1/2 × 7 3/4 in. (144.8 × 14 × 19.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Clinton T. Willour in honor of Lisa Ludwig
Object number2006.733
Not on view
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Modern and Contemporary ArtObject Type
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1995
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Cart: wood frame with woven aluminum strips, 1/8-inch ungalvanized steel rod, clear acrylic spray coating, canvas, thread, vinyl, aluminum rivets, dirt, and newspaper ink.
Broom: wood handle and housing with bristles.
Floor: linoleum backed with canvas.
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1990
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