Title
Response to Ellen's 13th Moon poem: Another Menses as Muse
Subject
Concrete poetry
Visual poetry
Mail art
Correspondence art
Assemblage (sculpture technique)
Textile art
Fiberwork
Poetry--Female authors
American poetry--20th century
Description
Purple and white polka dot chiffon has been cut at 1 inch intervals and wrapped around dried flowers, yellow and red threads, parts of Helinka’s poem, and multiple layers of different fabrics with lace and metallic fabric folded inside. Gold foiled paper backing is signed by Amelia, center fabric bunch unopened.
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
1974
Contributor
State University of New York at Buffalo. Poetry Collection.
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Language
eng
Type
Physical Object
Still Image
Identifier
PCMS-0060_18_53
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
chiffon, metallic fabric, paper, lace, thread, 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
8 x 11.5 x 0.5
Collection
Tags
Citation
Etlinger, Amelia, 1933-1987, “Response to Ellen's 13th Moon poem: Another Menses as Muse,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed November 4, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/52301.