The Book of the 7 Dispensation

James Hampton, The Book of the 7 Dispensation, ca. 1945-1964, commercially printed ledger, cardboard, ink, and foil, 8 × 5 1⁄2 × 1 in. (20.3 × 14 × 2.5 cm) (closed), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Harry Lowe, 2013.90.3

Artwork Details

Title
The Book of the 7 Dispensation
Artist
Date
ca. 1945-1964
Location
Dimensions
8 × 5 1⁄2 × 1 in. (20.3 × 14 × 2.5 cm) (closed)
Credit Line
Gift of Harry Lowe
Mediums Description
commercially printed ledger, cardboard, ink, and foil
Classifications
Subjects
  • Religion — saint — St. James
  • Object — written matter — book
  • Religion — Christianity
Object Number
2013.90.3
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2013.90.3

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