John Travolta

Ed Rossbach (American, 1914–2002)

American

1978

Object Place: United States

Medium/Technique Newspaper and reeds tied with cotton twine and electrical tape, and heat-transfer-printed silk plain weave (organza)

Dimensions 40.6 x 22.9 x 17.8 cm (16 x 9 x 7 in.)

Credit Line The Daphne Farago Collection

Accession Number2004.428

NOT ON VIEW

CollectionsContemporary Art, Americas, Fashion and Textiles

ClassificationsFiber arts

DescriptionThree-dimensional assemblage comprised of a tied reed "easel" upon which is attached a small square of silk organza, heat transfer printed with image of John Travolta's face.

ProvenanceJuly 1997, sold by Mobilia Gallery, Cambridge, MA to Daphne Farago, Rhode Island and Florida; gift of Farago to the MFA (Accession date: June 23, 2004)