aluminum

2007|2009

This is a negative image pigment print of the Oregon Coast. Large boulders appear across the center of the image in shallow water near the shoreline. A cloudy sky fills the upper half of the...

Wring
1988

This is an aluminum sculpture with graphite-oil finish. The overall form of the sculpture is an oblong consisting of tightly wrapped coils. The coils wrap horizontally (with slight diagonal...

circa 1975

The object is an aluminum skateboard from ca. 1975. The board is made of aluminum and has the work "BANZAI" stamped on the top of the board. Three strips of grips (like sandpaper) are...

2009

This oar is in two pieces--A is the lowest part of the oar, with a plastic paddle attached to an aluminum tube; B is another part of the oar, an aluminum tube with black plastic caps on the end...

2009

This oar is in two pieces--A is the lowest part of the oar, with a plastic paddle attached to an aluminum tube; B is another part of the oar, an aluminum tube with black plastic caps on the end...

2008

Empty aluminum can that contained "Nectar de Chabacano" ("Apricot Nectar"), made by the brand Jumex. Can shows a logo for the brand and an illustration of apricots and a small tree. Nutritional...

Caution
c.2008

Highway sign with word "Caution" on top and a depiction of a family (man, woman and child) holding hands and running. The sign warn drivers of border-crossing immigrants running...

Highway sign, made for Caltrans: "Welcome to California". It is rectangular, made of aluminum, with a printed layer in front which is laminated in plastic; the sign is dark blue with a white...

Highway sign. Description: "Downtown Oakland" with arrow, green with white reflector lettering over aluminum.

1956

One electric percolater (sic), "West Bend", Approximately 5 cup size; body and sprout are aluminum, handle and base are of black/brown bakelite, knob on lid top is glass. a): pot; b): lid; c...

1942-1945

Hard Hat. Description: Aluminum, worn in Kaiser Company, Inc., shipyards 1942-1945 in Richmond California. Has Kaiser Co, Inc. label pasted in front of hat. Such hats were worn by shipfitters,...

ca. 1930

Ice cream scoop. Description: cast aluminum.

ca. 1969

Swanson frozen dinner tray, possibly made of aluminum. Rectangular in shape with 3 separate compartments.

1931

decorative panels. Description: a-e, 2 cast aluminum panels (larger size), large, stylized swag motif (art deco) moves horizontally across a vertical "folded" element (which some-what resembles...

ca. 1969

WHAT DO YOU CALL THE OBJECT? light bulb

BECAUSE: gives out light when connected to electricity

THE OBJECT REPRESENTS: work

EXPLAIN WHY (BELIEF OR FEELING): you have to...

1938-1954

Control wheel from a Douglas DC-4/6 four-engine propeller airliner of the World War II and post-War era (1938-1954). Wheel has a radio control button on the left and an autopilot button on the...

1920's

Two cast aluminum owls. Description: Pair of cast aluminum owls given a bronze-like finish, wings sweep in great curves. 'A' and 'B' make a symmetrical pair. e: bracket. Condition: Very...

1939

Sign. Description: Sign; sheet metal, silver and maroon "Member Oakland Chamber of Commerce 1939," made of aluminum; with red cord loop for hanging in back. Dimensions: 20 cm. x 12 cm.

ca. 1900-15

Fire alarm pole. Description: Fire alarm pole, harp style, contains light on top, a harp shaped center which holds the alarm box and a bottom balast. Pole is painted green, alarm box is red....

Highway sign. Description: "Oakland Airport" with arrow. White reflector lettering on blue background ove aluminum.

20th century

Place setting materials. Description: Place setting materials.

a) 1 used package. "Stan-pak. Roylies - Paper Place Mats".

China. "Syracuse china. Econo-rim -- trademark patented...

1931

decorative panels. Description: a-e, 2 cast aluminum panels (larger size), large, stylized swag motif (art deco) moves horizontally across a vertical "folded" element (which some-what resembles...

1931

decorative panels. Description: a-e, 2 cast aluminum panels (larger size), large, stylized swag motif (art deco) moves horizontally across a vertical "folded" element (which some-what resembles...

1931

decorative panels. Description: a-e, 2 cast aluminum panels (larger size), large, stylized swag motif (art deco) moves horizontally across a vertical "folded" element (which some-what resembles...

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