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The Dinner Party: A Symbol of Our Heritage
by Chicago, Judy
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Good
- ISBN 10
- 0385145667
- ISBN 13
- 9780385145664
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
U.S.A.: Doubleday, 1979. First Edition. Oversize Hardback. Near Fine/Good. XL. Black cloth covers have sharp corners with lower back worn. A little fading at upper and lower spine edge, otherwise very clean with gilt lettering on spine. Binding is solid and square, text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. 255 pages with lavish illustrated endpapers. Dust jacket is tattered at top spine, is price clipped, has edge wear, chipping at hinge edges; no tears greater than 1/2"". The story behind the creation of the monumental feminist scuplture The Dinner Party, a project which took years to complete. Illustrated with many full color plates and black and white photographs showing the construction of the component pieces, which included 39 ceramic place settings, embroidered runners and a heritage floor honoring 999 women of achievement (includes brief biographies of all these women). Design by Sheila de Bretteville. Index. Large format. Publisher's page marked ""Anchor Press Edition 1979"" and ""First Editions"" Dust jacket wrapped in protective archival cover.
Synopsis
A preeminent artist, author, feminist, and educator, Judy Chicago’s work and life have been devoted to expanding women’s presence in the arts and in art history. Her art is frequently exhibited in the United States and internationally. The Dinner Party is her best-known work.
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- Bookseller
- Pistil Books Online
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 137742
- Title
- The Dinner Party: A Symbol of Our Heritage
- Author
- Chicago, Judy
- Format/Binding
- Oversize Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0385145667
- ISBN 13
- 9780385145664
- Publisher
- Doubleday
- Place of Publication
- U.S.A.
- Date Published
- 1979
- Size
- XL
- Keywords
- table, Place settings, Feminist, china, plates, tapestry, Embroidery, women, History, goddesses, vulva, Vagina, Genitalia
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art;
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