Mining the Museum

Wilson, Fred J.
Thumbnail
Download100241_cp.jpg (560.2Kb)
Alternate file
URI
http://hdl.handle.net/1721.3/12987
Date
1992-1993
Description
detail, Baby Carriage, maker unknown, purchased in Baltimore, ca. 1908; black metal with bone-colored wood handle, black leather hood, padded interior. Hood, maker unknown, Maryland, 20th century; white muslin hood with eyeholes, faded red tassle, interfacing; used in Ku Klux Klan activities; found in attic in house in Towson; anonymous gift.
Type of Work
Installation (exhibition)
Subject
Imperialism, Museums, Racism, Slavery, United States -- History, United States --Social life and customs --1783-1865, United States --Social life and customs --1865-1918, Art, American --20th century, Irony, Installations (Art) --United States, Art, Modern --20th century, United States --Social life and customs --1918-1945, Maryland Historical Society, Baby carriages, Ku Klux Klan (1915- )
Rights Statement
All rights reserved
Item is Part of
128646
Metadata
Show full item record
Collections