Off the Street, On the Beach

Media - 2003.27.1 - SAAM-2003.27.1_1 - 62608
Copied Robert Ebendorf, Off the Street, On the Beach, 1992, mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic, 1 1⁄2 x 14 1⁄2 in. (3.8 x 36.8 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Robert Ebendorf, 2003.27.1

Artwork Details

Title
Off the Street, On the Beach
Artist
Date
1992
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 1⁄2 x 14 1⁄2 in. (3.8 x 36.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Robert Ebendorf
Mediums Description
mixed media of found objects, mostly plastic
Classifications
Keywords
  • Object — toy
  • Object — written matter
  • Object — other — flatware
Object Number
2003.27.1
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/2003.27.1

Artwork Description

Robert Ebendorf made Off the Street, On the Beach using materials that he collected while walking with his daughter around the beach and on the way to school. He then assembled these found pieces of glass, wire, spoons, and plastic into a playful necklace.