Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Accidental Acquisitions 1

I've acquired a few treasures from the various cupboards I've called home. I'm interested in the concept of cataloging things {perhaps still inspired by this and, come to think of it, by this, too} and keeping records, so I'd like to formally note when certain items became mine, specifically the ones I acquired by accident.

LOT 1
A framed, reproduction print on canvas, depicting
the Temple of Bacchus in Baalbek, Lebanon.
Acquired in Summer 2006, where it was left behind by roommate J.M.
at 601 E. 31st Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21218.
7.5 x 9.5 in.

2 comments:

  1. Hi you! I am online at the moment too. LOVE the frame and the idea of cataloging.

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  2. These things are the material traces of our memories. It's such a lovely surprise when you forget the details and you find after years those notes about when and where the things came from...It gives them a certain story allure. It would be sad not to know what to say when the grandchildren ask about the treasures forgotten in the attic or in some chest :p

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