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[4-panel piece, handmade paper on silk]
The artwork consists of four panels each turned on point. A grid ladder pattern turned in various directions appears in each panel. The colors are warm reddish browns and light blues. Other rectangular and triangular outlined shapes appear scattered across the panels.
16.12.1981 Kopalnia "Wujek" 50 zł 1984 R.K.W. Region Slasko-Dabrowski
Postage stamp printed in black on a white ground depicts two crossed hammers with a piece of an olive branch above. Below the tools is the date of the Wujek Coal Miners' Strike.
86-3
Dark background with many small geometric shapes, lines and dots in bright colors evenly spaced around the canvas over a structured linear pattern.
87-205 with Mickey Mouse
Linear patterns in background mostly in whites and grays layered with small geometric shapes in multi-hues with Mickey Mouse cartoon character emerging from the lower edge.
88-4
Black background with linear patterns and small multi-hued geometric shapes float on the surface.
1987 ZYJ GODNIE! Solidarność nie pije
Poster used in the Polish Solidarity movement during the 1980s depicting five figures in reddish orange silhouette. The figure on the far left is chimpanzee like and the next four figures evolve to man. The man at the front of the line is holding a flower in one hand and his other hand holds up two fingers.
Abstract patterned necktie
Man's necktie of silk in red, blue and tan abstract triangular designs on a black background. Four-in-hand style. Tipped in dark purple; interlined. Maker's label: J. T. Beckett Content label: All Silk / Made in U.S.A. of / Imported / Fabric / RN 20485
"Alarm Clock" ensemble
"Alarm Clock ensemble" of coat, skirt, and bracelet (a-c) a&b stored together, c stored separately a) "Alarm Clock" coat shirt of duchess silk satin, hand painted with oversized alarm clock on back in black, white, and blue on a black and white striped surface coming from back to front with a red mottled backdrop, round low scoop neckline with center front pin closure with hand painted clock pin, very high front hemline with low scoop back hem. Painting designed by Rodolfo Contreras, coat designed and made by Nicola Contreras b) Skirt of deep blue silk grosgrain, very narrow profile, with deep box pleat at center back, pockets, lined in silk. Designed and made by Nicola Contreras c) Bracelet with hand painted alarm clock motif coordinated with coat, made of wood, round oversized profile. Designed and painted by Rodolfo Contreras
"Alarm Clock" knit ensemble
"Alarm Clock ensemble" of sweater and leggings a) "Alarm Clock" sweater of mercerized cotton knit, intarsia motif of yellow background with black and white and blue oversized alarm clock motif and black and white striped surface on back, long raglan sleeves, ribbed collar, loose fit, curved back hem, unlined. b) Leggings of mercerized cotton knit, one leg black and the other black and white check, unlined, full length.
Alligator pumps
Pumps of black alligator. Rounded toe box, full vamp, short heel. Measurements L: 24 cm W: 7.5 cm H: 13 cm Heel: 7 cm, 3 inches
"American Indian" vest
Sweater vest of mercerized cotton intarsia knit with large motif of a satirical or racialized depiction of an American Indian wearing a war bonnet depicted in browns, black, and red on a field of medium blue, round neckline with ribbed knit trim, trim at armscyes, bottom hem with wide band of green ribbed knit, unlined.
[Andromeda Fountain]
Photograph of the Andromeda Fountain in the courtyard of the old town hall in Vienna, Austria. The fountain sits in the center foreground of the image. The fountain is inset into the building exterior. The bronze figure of Andromeda was created by the sculptor Georg Raphael Donner.
Arabesque necktie
Man's kipper necktie of dark green silk in arabesque fleur de lis pattern accented with brown and rust stripes. Four-in-hand style. Lined in white silk jacquard in circumscribed "V" motif. Designer label: Valentino / Roma Retailer label: 100% Silk / Neiman-Marcus / Made in Italy
"Armadillo" ensemble
"Armadillo" knit ensemble of sweater and skirt a) Sweater of mercerized cotton intarsia knit with an oversized armadillo motif in blue, yellow, pink, and black across the front and wrapping around the side and back on a field of white and red stripes, round neckline with ribbed knit collar, kimono sleeves of red, red rib knit trim at bottom hem, unlined. b) Skirt of black and blue striped mercerized cotton knit, maxi length, knit waistband, unlined.
[artwork made of handmade paper and screen printed cotton velveteen]
The horizontally arranged artwork depicts a silhouette of a city skyline. In the foreground appears soft pink texture in arch design and a grid ladder pattern appears at the left edge.
[artwork made of handmade paper and screen printed cotton velveteen]
The horizontally arranged artwork consists of textured paper in a blue-green that gradates to a pink color and moves from the foreground to the background in a curving motion. Angular brown lines are in the background and the middle ground consists of pink colors. Some white cloud like forms float through the picture plane and a gray stacked shape fills the left side of the picture.
[artwork made of handmade paper and screen printed cotton velveteen]
The horizontally arranged artwork consists of silhouettes of mountains in the distance in various pale shades of gray. In the foreground are two curved shapes consisting of parallel lines of textured pink paper. Three lines geometric in shape move through the picture plane flattening while also creating more space.
[artwork made of handmade paper and screen printed silk]
The artwork depicts a horizontally situated composition and is reinforced on the left and top sides by a wide gray gradated border. Emerging from the bottom edge is a wide, green curve that recedes into the distance. At the right is an open grid shape and behind that a large pink textured circle. Two small cloud like shapes float in the background.
[artwork made of handmade paper on silk]
The horizontally arranged work consists of perspective lines receding into the distance. Halfway into the distance the receding lines are covered in blue soft textured handmade paper fibers. The floor of the space is checkerboard pattern and also recedes into distance. A brown ribbon type images also slither into the distance.
[artwork of handmade paper on silk satin]
The long horizontal artwork depicts geometric shaped borders floating through the structured space. Loose ribbon shapes float among and between the geometric shapes. The colors are muted in blue, brown, green and pink tones.
[artwork of screen printed silk and handmade paper]
The horizontally arranged artwork depicts various grids floating and moving in space to create depth. In the background is a large semi-circular shape in a textured blue green color. There is also a wide strip of brown that begins in the far lower right corner and moves at four different angles until it reaches the left side of the picture.
Asymmetrical dress
Dress of black velvet. Knee-length. One-shoulder style. Asymmetrical hem. Satin ribbon forms strap in back and ends in a bow at the shoulder. Zipper on right side. No lining. Size 10.
Asymmetrical jacket
Jacket of black wool twill. Three button single breasted fastening with tailored buttonholes; notched collar. Long sleeves which are wide at the elbow. Tails in back and asymmetrical front-left is cut shorter than right. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Yohji Yamamoto; Fabrique Au Japon/Made in Japan; 100% Laine/100% Wool; Nettoyage A Sec Perchorethylene. Sechage Doux En Machine. Repasser Au Fer Doux.; Dryclean Perclorethylene. Tumble Warm. Warm Iron."
[Austria]
Photograph of a round stone building with a pointed roof in Austria. The buildings sits on a hillside surrounded by grass and trees.
[Austria]
Photograph of an interior space in Austria. In the center of the frame, a tile vessel is visible. A clear glass display case intersects the fame on the right side.
[Austria]
Photograph of buildings on a hill in Austria. A number of buildings dot the top of a hillside with the green valley visible below. More hills are visible in the distance.
[Austria]
Photograph of a street in Austria. On the right, a street curves up and around a row of buildings. Trees and more buildings are visible on the left side of the frame.
[Austria]
Photograph of a room in Austria. There is a bench in the center of the room where four people are sitting. Two other men are seen standing in the room. The room is white with arched ceilings. There is a door on the opposite side of the room. Ornately decorated pedestals are visible on either side of the door.
[Austrian Academy of Sciences]
Photograph of the Austrian Academy of Sciences in Vienna, Austria. A doorway is visible in the foreground. A carved stone head and garland sit above the doorway. The right door is open and leads down a dark hallway with lights visible in the background. The academy was designed by the architect Jean-Nicolas Jadot de Ville Issey.
[Austrian Church]
Photograph of a church in Austria. The church is visible in the foreground with a row of parked cars in front. The bell tower rises out of the picture frame on the right side.
Ballgown
Evening dress / ballgown of cream silk jersey with beaded decoration and matching belt.
Ballgown
Ensemble of red/coral/dark rose satin. The strapless dress has an empire bodice which curves up in front at bust and is lower in back. The full-length A-line skirt is pleated into the waistband with inverted box pleats. The gown has a center back zipper closure with two hook-and-eye closures and two snaps on the placket. The inner construction is complex, with red grosgrain ribbon bust and waist stays with hook-and-eye closures and a boned white horsehair inner bodice which is lined with red chiffon. Inner structure has its own center back zipper closure which is behind outer zipper. There is an attached full-length red satin petticoat with horsehair hem and nylon net inner structure to support front skirt pleats. The skirt is piece lined in red chiffon. The accompanying bolero jacket is of matching red satin with all-over quilting in a patterns of waves and arcs in a red thread. The cropped jacket is semi-fitted, and has an open curved neckline and center-front opening with no closure, all trimmed in a band of red satin. Each of the set-in long sleeves has a (non-functioning) large, red satin-covered button near the cuff; the cuffs are trimmed in a band of red satin. The jacket is lined in olive green satin, which shows the quilting, and has built-in shoulder pads. There are no labels in the garment.
Ballgown
Ballgown of dark, navy blue ribbed satin. Strapless. Center front opening with 14 self-covered buttons, top two nonfunctional, with bound buttonholes. At upper bust, to left and right of center front opening, are attached paired flaps of self fabric giving appearance of patch pockets with flaps. Skirt gathers at natural waist with full skirt. Gored panels to left and right of center back seam of skirt. Inner bodice of black net with boning and black grosgrain ribbon petersham; closes at center front with 9 hook & eyes. Unlined. Designer's label at center back seam near hem: "Christian Dior - New York / Original / Trade Mark" Hanging straps on bodice are embroidered "Neiman-Marcus"
Bamboo motif necktie
Man's kipper necktie of navy blue silk patterned in a gray bamboo lattice motif. Four-in-hand style. Lined in navy silk jacquard in circumscribed "V" motif. Designer label: Valentino / Roma Maker's label: H. Neuber / Firenze Content label: All Silk / Made in Italy
Bandana
The ceramic sculptural piece consists of several geometric tubular shapes decorated with various colors and textures. The piece is vertical and almost appears to be walking.
Bathing ensemble
Bathing Ensemble of black and white lycra A) Blouson top of black and white diagonal striped Lycra; removable straps; elastic around top edge; bottom edge has band of black and white checkered Lycra; partially lined in nude Lycra. B) Brief bottoms of black Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. C) Cover up of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon; hip length; mandarin collar; open down center front with no closure; long sleeves with single button cuff. Designer Label: Gottex / Made in Isreal Retailer Label: Saks Fifth Avenue D & E) Removable straps for top. Thin bands of alternating black and white rectangles with plastic "z" hooks at ends.
Bathing ensemble
A) Bathing caftan of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon; full length; caftan style; slight gathers at neckline; front slit with self tie at neck. Designer Label: Gottex / Made in Israel Retailer Label: Neiman-Marcus B) Belt of sheer black and ivory striped triacetate and nylon.
Bathing suit
Two-piece bathing suit of blue, black, and white Lycra. a) Blouson-style top with alternating curved diagonal stripes of blue with black polka dots, white with black polka dots, and black with blue polka dots; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; thin band of black with blue dots along bottom; partially lined in nude Lycra. b) Brief bottoms of Lycra with black with blue polka dots; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. c-d) Straps
Bathing suit
Two-piece bathing suit of black, white, yellow, blue, and red Lycra. (a) Blouson top of black, white, yellow, blue, and red Lycra; right half is black with white polka dots and left side has white, red, yellow, and blue stripes; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; partially lined in nude Lycra. (b) Brief bottoms of black Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. (c-d) Straps
Bathing suit
Two-piece bathing suit of navy, white, and gold Lycra. (a) Blouson top of navy Lycra with a white and gold floral pattern; two inch band of flowers along top; front bottom left side has 5 inch slit with tie closure; removable straps; elastic around top edge; partially lined in nude Lycra. (b) Brief bottoms of navy Lycra; elastic around leg openings; unlined except for crotch. (c-d) Straps
Beaded dress
Evening dress of turquoise blues and shades of pink silk chiffon with beaded bodice. Full-length dress has 3 pink chrysanthemum flowers, one wraps around left side bodice, one at center front hemline, and other at center back hemline of skirt. The pattern of the petals continues beyond the flowers in shades of turquoise blue. Round neckline and hemlines are cut along the petal shapes. Bodice is accented with bugle beads in self-colors throughout. Bracelet length sleeves with covered snap closure; unstructured silhouette. Center back zipper and hook & eye at mid-back and hook & eye at neckline give open back effect. Fully lined in turquoise rayon; scalloped hem. No Designer label. Fabric/care label inside back at upper neckline: "OUT CLOTH 100% SILK / LINING 100% RAYON / Size / MADE IN JAPAN / DRY CLEANING ONLY" Retailer's label below fabric/care label: "Neiman-Marcus"
Beaded evening dress
Dress of color blocked blue, pink, and orange silk chiffon gently patterned from the bust to hem with multicolored butterflies, exotic flowers, and blue and green blades of grass. The full-length dress is embellished with horizontal stripes of bugle beads that are spaced farther apart as they reach the bottom of the dress; butterflies, flowers, and grass blades are embellished with seed and bugle beads. Band collar; straight, unstructured silhouette. Top of dress is blue, middle is pink, and bottom is orange. Center-back zip closure with two hook and eyes at collar; 15" slit at right side. Built-in shoulder pads. Long sleeves are unlined; balance of dress is lined in light mauve rayon. Fabric/care label inside back at upper neckline: "Out Cloth 100% Silk / Lining 100% Rayon / Size / Made In Japan / Dry Cleaning Only"
Belt
Belt covered in gold fabric with black leather grain vinyl back.
Belted dress
Evening dress of ice blue and creme crepe. Bodice of ice blue, sleeveless, with wide neck blouson bodice. Snaps down center back to skirt, zipper picks up from waist down several inches. Floor-length attached narrow skirt is blue at top, and cream from just below waist to hem. Attached sash of ice blue crepe, with long ends which trail almost to hem. Attached inner cream lining/slip, thin net at top, heavier material for skirt. Designer's label inside lining/slip on left side near arm: "Galanos" Retailer's label sewn in skirt on left side below knee-height: "Neiman-Marcus"
Bias-cut dress
Trapeze dress of natural colored lightweight wool. Bracelet length sleeves; asymmetric collar with closure of four brown buttons at left and barred buttonholes. Street length. Constructed with diagonal bias cut lower panel from left armseye to right side seam. Right side inset seam pocket. Unlined. Designer's label at center back neckline: "Plantation"
The Big Heat
The black and white painting depicts a version of a famous scene in the movie The Big Heat from 1953 directed by Fritz Lang and starring Glenn Ford. The brushstrokes are loose. One man holds a gun on a second wounded man. The man in the right foreground reaches out to the man in the center who leans against the wall.
Black dress with silk band
Dress of black silk chiffon; sweetheart neckline; spaghetti straps; knee-length; chiffon has 1/8" wide vertical pleating; pleats stitched below waist to 9" above hem; Three 1 inch wide black silk satin bands around waist; long black silk satin ribbon attached and looped at center back waist to look like a bow; center back zipper partly hidden by panel at waist secured with three hook-and-eyes closure; black interior corset with boning and inner grosgrain ribbon at empire waist with hook-and-eye closure; skirt lining has attached flounce at hem to hold fullness of skirt hem. Designer's label inside dress: "Chanel"; under designer's label is style tag stamped on white ribbon:"08735"
Black ensemble
a) Jacket of black polyester ; long sleeves with three buttons on each cuff and vent; princess seams; black lining; b) Skirt of black polyester; waistband; black lining; knee-length; c) belt of black patent leather.
Black evening dress
Evening dress of black chenille dotted net. Strapless. floorlength. black velvet bow CB.
Black skirt
Skirt of black polyester twill.
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