ephemera

mid 20th century

A four page section removed from a sketchbook of Isaac Wallace Baker with six black and white photographs.

This is a black zippered changing bag used by Judy Dater.

untitled (Smock used by Viola Frey)
mid 20th century to early 21st century

This is a blue button-down shirt used by Viola Frey as a smock when working with clay. The arms are rolled up to the elbow and dried clay is stuck to the surface of the cloth in multiple places...

mid 20th century to late 20th century

This is an analog light meter and soft case made by Soligor GmbH and used by Judy Dater.

1960s

This is a plastic Fidelity Elite 4x5 film holder used by Judy Dater.

1960s

This is a plastic Fidelity Elite 4x5 film holder used by Judy Dater.

untitled (paper label from Barry McGee's Studio)
late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a paper label with octagonal ends printed with a red doubleline border from Barry McGee's studio. "LNN" is typewritten in the center.

1850s

Bound manuscript containing Isaac Wallace Baker's lecture notes on his California experiences, together with pencil and watercolor sketches, advertising broadsides and pasted-in photographs...

untitled (painted bottle in plastic bag)
early 21st century

This is a painted glass bottle in a plastic sleeve from Barry McGee's studio. The bottle is clear glass and a round green face in three-quarter profile with a large lower lip and a thin...

untitled (geometric print paper)
early 21st century

This is a rectangular sheet of paper from Barry McGee's studio. The medium weight pale pink paper is printed with a diamond pattern in blue and red, which incorporates the color of the paper...

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a paintbrush used by Squeak Carnwath.

early 1970s

This is a wooden painting box used by Hung Liu. The box has three extendable legs attached to one side that fold up parallel to the box when not in use. The box opens lengthwise to show a...

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a wooden dowel used by Ruth Asawa to form coiled wire.

late 20th century

This is a Vivitar Model 285 Electronic Flash unit with a detachable shutter cord used by Judy Dater.

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a metal spool of 20 gauge copper wire used by Ruth Asawa in basket weaving.

mid 20th century to late 20th century

This is a metal film tank with a plastic lid used by Judy Dater.

mid 20th century to late 20th century

This is a leather camera bag with plaid cloth lining and a black woven strap used by Judy Dater.

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a section of coiled copper wire made by Ruth Asawa used in the process of basket weaving.

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is an unfinished looped copper wire basket made by Ruth Asawa.

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is an enlarging focus scope made by Samigon and used by Judy Dater.

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is a palette knife with a wooden handle used by Squeak Carnwath.

1950s - 1960s

This is a plastic Graflex, Inc. 4x5 film holder used by Judy Dater.

late 20th century to early 21st century

This is an X-Acto Professional Swivel knife in a black clamshell case. The knife has a light blue finish and a pocket clip (originally manufactured with a cap, no longer with object). The case...

early 21st century

This is an empty box of black and white Kodak Professional TRI-X 320 Film used by Judy Dater. a) orange box top with green and white label, 5.75" x 4.5625" x 1.25" b) black...

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