MITZI

Details

Meet Mitzi, a one-of-a-kind mixed media sculpture, full of character and imagination. Mitzi is assembled from an extraordinary collection of architectural salvage, antique hardware, and found objects dating from the mid-1800s through the 1930s. Each carefully chosen element has been transformed into part of her expressive figure, giving new life and personality to pieces of American history.

Original Components

• Hair: Becker piano wire — circa 1900, New York
• Head: Hat brim mold — circa 1920, New York
• Eyes: Hardware trim — circa 1870, Connecticut
• Eyebrows: Wood trim — circa 1920, Ohio
• Ears: Mill bobbins — circa 1900, Connecticut
• Earrings: Hardware trim — circa 1870, Connecticut
• Neck: Table leg part — circa 1890, Maryland
• Shoulders: Parlor stove base — circa 1880, Wisconsin
• Cabinet: Barn siding — circa 1890, Ohio
• Chest: Leaded cabinet door — circa 1920, Cleveland
• Latch: Cabinet latch — circa 1880, Connecticut
• Breasts: Bed posts — circa 1860, Ohio
• Arms: Victorian balusters — circa 1850, Philadelphia
• Legs: Table legs — circa 1900, Ohio
• Shoes: Shoe lasts — circa 1930, Massachusetts

Dimensions approximate

37" width x 92" height x 12" depth

Materials

Mixed Media, Architectural Salvage, Antique Hardware, Reclaimed Wood, Leaded Glass, Metal, Found Objects.

Care and Use

Handle with care when moving. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.