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Hand

Artist August Robert Birmelin (American, born 1933)

Dateca. 1969

MediumPlastic | Fabric | Felt

ClassificationsModern art

Credit LineGift of Jean Outland Chrysler

Object number0.3238.8

Terms

Hands
Body
Blue
Red
Tan
Flesh
Black
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DescriptionThis is a giant hand as costume, in six parts. It is comprised of a blue felt 3/4-length skirt body - over which a stuffed hand with red nails is sewn; B) headpiece, a blue felt helmet with padded clenched fist on the top; C) black goggles; D) red stretch tights; E/F) mid-calf black boots, rubber type (missing when Mrs. Chrysler acquired).