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Instruction No. 2

mid 1960s

Artists

Ben PattersonArtist

George MaciunasDesigner

FluxusPublisher

Classification

Multiples

Technique

Mixed technique

Medium

Plastic box with offset printed label, rubber-stamped napkin and bar of soap

Culture

American

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

box: 12 x 9.3 x 1.3 cm (4 3/4 x 3 11/16 x 1/2 in.)

Provenance

Barbara Moore, Bound/Unbound, New York, New York, partial gift partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, June 28, 2005.

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