Legs I

Legs I

1974
Artist
Norma Minkowitz, American, 1937-
Born: New York, NY
Work Locations: United States
Country
United States
Object
sculpture
Medium
Crocheted cotton over plastic
Accession Number
2007.1
Credit Line
Neusteter Textile Collection: Acquired by exchange

Norma Minkowitz (American), Legs I, 1974. Crocheted cotton over plastic. Neusteter Textile Collection at the Denver Art Museum: Acquired by exchange, 2007.1

Dimensions
height: 5 1/2 in, 13.9700 cm; diameter: 5 1/2 in, 13.9700 cm
Department
Avenir Institute of Textile Arts and Fashion
Collection
Textile Arts and Fashion-Contemporary
A visual pun, Legs I echoes the L’eggs-brand pantyhose concept of leg and egg together. Minkowitz started with the egg-shaped pantyhose holder and then covered it with numerous tiny crocheted legs.
Known Provenance
(Bellas Artes Ltd.), Santa Fe, New Mexico; Purchased by the Denver Art Museum, 2007
Exhibition History
  • "Debut: Textile Art Acquisitions," March 17 - November 25, 2007 (DAM)
  • "Sleight of Hand," April 9, 2011 - 2012 (DAM)