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The Accordion-Fold Book for The Umbrellas, Joint Project for Japan and U.S.A.
The Accordion-Fold Book for The Umbrellas, Joint Project for Japan and U.S.A.

The Accordion-Fold Book for The Umbrellas, Joint Project for Japan and U.S.A.

Christo (American (born in Bulgaria), 1935–2020)
1991
Medium/TechniqueArtist's book with accordion fold plates and two fabric swatches, in brown cloth-covered slipcase
DimensionsOverall: 30.5 × 25.4 cm (12 × 10 in.)
Credit LineBequest of Richard E. Caves
Accession number2022.1267
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
InscriptionsIn graphite on page opening with fabric swatches: Christo October 1991 241/400ProvenanceRichard E. Caves (b. 1931 – d. 2019), Cambridge, MA; 2022, bequest of Richard E. Caves to the MFA. (Accession Date: April 20, 2022)