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Shock Tropes for Little Sparta
Shock Tropes for Little Sparta
Shock Tropes for Little Sparta

Shock Tropes for Little Sparta

Artist (Nassau, Bahamas, 1925 - 2006)
Publisher (founded 1961)
Recipient (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1939 - 2022)
Date1983
Object NameFolding Card
Mediumink, card
ClassificationsPrints
DimensionsUnfolded: 19.6 x 25.2cm
AcquisitionPresented in 2010 by Joyce Laing OBE.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDAG017443
About MeFolded card with the title "Shock Tropes for Little Sparta" printed in black block capitals. The slogan "The Warrant Sale is Not the End of the War: Correspond!" is written horizontaly in red on the left.

Ian Hamilton Finlay sent this copy to Joyce Laing without an envelope, so there are three pieces of blue tack on the right side to hold it shut. A stamp also covers the centre of the two folds.

This work is part of an archive that belonged to Joyce Laing OBE. The artist, Ian Hamilton Finlay, was a personal friend and sent her an example of each new poem print and multiple as it was made.
ANN LAW
15 February 1858
WINDSOR CASTLE
DUTHIE
December 1869
Black and white photograph of the Alex. Hall Built 'Schomberg', mounted on card
Alexander HALL & Co.
5 April 1855
Aberdeen White Star Line (George Thompson & Co)
August 1862