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MultiplesAmerican20th century

Games & Puzzles

late 1960s

Artists

George BrechtArtist

Description

A miniature version of Brecht's "Games & Puzzles" box editioned as part of Flux Year Box 2. It contains instructions for "Swim Puzzle", "Bead Puzzle", and "Ball Puzzle".

Classification

Multiples

Technique

Offset print

Medium

Translucent plastic box with offset-printed label, containing three printed cards and four plastic(?) beads.

Culture

American

Century

20th century

Division

Modern and Contemporary Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

box: 6 x 7.5 x 1.8 cm (2 3/8 x 2 15/16 x 11/16 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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