Series VII. Collected and Source material consists of artwork, manuscripts, maps, photographs, ephemera, and realia collected by Steinberg. Materials in this series date from 1417 to 1999, with the bulk of material from the 19th and 20th centuries. Many of the items in this series were likely used as source material for Steinberg's artwork including collections of postal ephemera and stamps; manuscripts, documents, and certificates; maps; currency; foreign language material; ephemera; and everyday objects like tomato and coffee cans. Visual themes from material in this series appear in Steinberg's still lifes, faux documents, and satirical maps, among other works. Items in the series may provide insight into Steinberg's artistic practice, interests, and study of material culture. Most material in this series was likely purchased or collected from book and antique dealers, received as gifts, or picked up during Steinberg's travels. Some items with sentimental value are also included.
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