I have found my heart in the earth. I have seen the first robin of spring
Title
I have found my heart in the earth. I have seen the first robin of spring
Subject
Concrete poetry
Visual poetry
Mail art
Correspondence art
Assemblage (sculpture technique)
Textile art
Fiberwork
Poetry -- Female authors
American poetry -- 20th century
Description
Book-like object created out of handmade paper and reconstituted cardboard held together with white string and glue keeping it from fully opening. Ceramic heart shaped button and dried flowers tied to cover and “To Ellen Marie Helinka” handwritten on front cover, “With love Amelia” on back cover. Inside contains pine needles, muslin, and “I have found my heart in the Earth. I have seen the first robin of spring.”
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
1982
Contributor
State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection.
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Physical Object
Still Image
Identifier
PCMS-0060_15_43
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
handmade paper, cardboard, ceramic heart button, white string, dried flowers, plant material, muslin
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
6 x 4.5 x 2 inches
Collection
Tags
Citation
Etlinger, Amelia, 1933-1987, “I have found my heart in the earth. I have seen the first robin of spring,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed July 12, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/52262.