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To Work / Tan, Elisa., 1991

 Item
Identifier: CC-28782-30092

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Scope and Contents

This book, which is designated the 2nd edition, deals with Tan's memories of working 9 hours a day in a hand-bag factory in 1977. She pasted imitation-leather onto cardboard. The text relates to a printed book first editioned in 1978 in 50 copies. The Sackner Archive holds a copy of a related unique book, entitled, "Conjugation of the Verb: To Work," in which the pages have collaged elements of a similar text. -- Source of annotation: Marvin or Ruth Sackner.

Dates

  • Creation: 1991

Creator

Extent

0 See container summary (1 soft cover book + unbound pages (8 pages)) ; 30 x 21.5 cm

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Location

portfolio box l

Custodial History

The Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, on loan from Ruth and Marvin A. Sackner and the Sackner Family Partnership.

General

Published: Paris, France : Editions du Rouleau Libre. Signed by: E.T. (c.- colophon). Nationality of creator: Philippino. General: About 50 total copies. About 11 number copy. General: Added by: RED; updated by: RED.

Repository Details

Part of the The Ruth and Marvin Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry Repository

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