Title
Wish together every flower
Subject
Concrete poetry
Visual poetry
Mail art
Correspondence art
Assemblage (sculpture technique)
Textile art
Fiberwork
Poetry--Female authors
American poetry--20th century
Description
Piece had been arranged and framed by Helinka, removed from frame by archivist. White paper backing with 2 plastic rings tied to top with white string, poem written in pink ink for Ellen, signed Amelia, covered in pink cellophane, white 2 inch ribbon, pink and white striped lace, yellow decorative edging, a white lace flower, and a white hair net, tied down intricately with pink, gold, yellow, and white threads.
Creator
Etlinger, Amelia, 1933-1987
Source
Amelia Etlinger Collection (PCMS-0060)
Poetry Collection Manuscripts (State University of New York at Buffalo)
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection
Date
undated
Contributor
State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection.
Rights
Copyright the Estate of Amelia Etlinger and used with permission. Contact the Poetry Collection for more information. IN COPYRIGHT. This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Physical Object
Still Image
Identifier
PCMS-0060_22_157
Coverage
Clifton Park, New York
1970 - 1986
Date Created
2015-10-05
Access Rights
Collection open for research.
Is Part Of
Amelia Etlinger Collection (LIB-PC010)
Extent
1 image
Medium
paper, string, hair net, lace, fabric flower, ribbon
Provenance
Sent to, and donated to the Poetry Collection by Ellen Marie Helinka.
Rights Holder
Estate of Amelia Etlinger
Original Format
fiber art
assemblage
Physical Dimensions
9 x 11 inches
Collection
Tags
Citation
Etlinger, Amelia, 1933-1987, “Wish together every flower,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed November 21, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/52280.
