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Workman, Columbian Rope Company, Auburn, NY
Artist
Benn, Nathan
(born 1950)
Date1975
Dimensionssheet (a): 17 1/4 × 24 in. (43.8 × 61 cm)
frame (a): 22 1/4 × 28 1/4 in. (56.5 × 71.8 cm)
sheet (b): 14 1/4 × 20 in. (36.2 × 50.8 cm)
sheet (c): 24 × 32 1/2 in. (61 × 82.6 cm)
frame (a): 22 1/4 × 28 1/4 in. (56.5 × 71.8 cm)
sheet (b): 14 1/4 × 20 in. (36.2 × 50.8 cm)
sheet (c): 24 × 32 1/2 in. (61 × 82.6 cm)
ClassificationsART, 2-DIMENSIONAL
Credit LineMuseum Purchase with In-Kind Gift by the Artist
Object number2021.9.23a-c
Description3 horizontal, rectangular color prints with photographer's caption “Rope made with natural manila fiber at the Columbian Rope Company factory in Auburn, New York. This plant built in 1902 and was largest rope factory in the world. Columbian Rope made rope and cordage at several factories for over 175 years. Rope is made of fibers that are twisted or braided together. Auburn, NY, June 27, 1975.”; standing workman, facing left, amongst large twines of rope in factory with machinery in background.Collections
- Photography
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