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Object NameGlass Assemblage

Artist Fredrica H. Fields (American, 1912-1992)

Made Fromnon-lead glass, hardwood

Date1989

Place MadeUnited States

Techniqueengraved, epoxied, assembled

SizeH: 33.1 cm, W: 33.1 cm, D: 23 cm

Accession Number89.4.56

Credit LineGift of Fredrica H. Fields

Curatorial Area(s)

Postwar and Contemporary

Not On View

Physical DescriptionMulticolor non-lead glass (Italian tesserae, opaque black flashed on colorless, plate glass, herringbone patterned colorless) dominated by red, yellow and blue, painted dark gray hardwood box, electrical lighting, Devcon 2-ton clear Epoxy; engraved flashed glass, multi-colored colored tesserae epoxied to colorless glass, assembled with spaces between layers. Small deep wooden box with molding; electrical illumination behind layers of assembled glass creating light box effect of abstract intertwined and spiraled linear patterning; pair of painted metal loop handles screwed to opposite sides of box, hanging device attached to back; small holes drilled in back to prevent moisture build-up; attached brass plaque on lower front frame; inscribed "FREDRICA H. FIELDS".
Provenance

Source Fredrica H. Fields (American, 1912-1992)