Title
Poem for Lenny
Subject
Concrete poetry
Visual poetry
Mail art
Correspondence art
Assemblage (sculpture technique)
Textile art
Fiberwork
Poetry--Female authors
American poetry--20th century
Description
Envelope wrapped in wax paper containing white card, poem typed in long column on left hand side of page of 8.5x11 typewriter paper folded top to recto, bottom to verso around card and wrapped in black chiffon band. Leaf in square of chiffon inside. Poem in honor of Amelia's brother who committed suicide.
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
1978-01-01
Contributor
State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection.
Rights
Relation
typewriter paper, chiffon, plant material, envelope
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Physical Object
Still Image
Identifier
PCMS-0060_21_59
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
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
5.5 x 7.25 inches
Collection
Tags
Citation
Etlinger, Amelia, 1933-1987, “Poem for Lenny,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed October 31, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/52261.