Edward Ruscha, Contract Graphics, 13 Individual Slips of Paper with Envelope, 1971

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These slips of paper were mailed in a small envelope. The idea was based on slips of paper with single words that were left on theater seats for the performance of Michael Mcclure “The Beard.”

Explanation on envelope written by Fredericka Hunter.

Size: 4.5 x 6 inches

Contract Graphics Edward Ruscha Texas Gallery

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