Title
Ellen flower love
Subject
Concrete poetry
Visual poetry
Mail art
Correspondence art
Assemblage (sculpture technique)
Textile art
Fiberwork
Poetry -- Female authors
American poetry -- 20th century
Description
White mailed envelope bearing “flower love” handwritten in purple ink, covered in tape. Envelope contains white card bearing “Ellen flower love” written under ribbon with button and fabric flower tied to outside. Note in card pertaining to visit from Gloria Oremstein and Helinka’s dedication poem to Amelia. Small bundle of blue lace around gold metallic fabric, lace, bits of handwritten note, and flowers.
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
1984
Contributor
State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection.
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Language
en-US
Type
Physical Object
Still Image
Identifier
PCMS-0060_15_45
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
3 images
Medium
paper card, ribbon, button, fabric flower, netting, fabric, lace, plant material
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
7.25 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
Collection
Tags
Citation
Etlinger, Amelia, 1933-1987, “Ellen flower love,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed November 14, 2024, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/index.php/items/show/52296.