| Other author/creator | O'Leary, Chandler, autographer. |
| Other author/creator | Ginsburg, Ruth Bader, 1933-2020 author in quotations or text abstracts. |
| Other author/creator | Spring, Jessica, printer, autographer. |
| Other author/creator | Springtide Press, printer, publisher. |
| Variant title |
Broadside text: We have the oldest written constitution still in force in the world and it starts out with three words, We the people |
| Series |
[Dead feminists series ; no. 31]
Dead feminists series ; no. 31. ^A1438662
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| Abstract |
"Our 31st broadside honors Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her work on behalf of women, and the fragile hand-stitched safety net that underpins our democracy. For the first time ever, we've printed the piece in just one color--an intentional choice to underline the solemnity of our collective loss and symbolize the choices for our nation that are laid out in stark black-and-white. Our design is intricate, inspired by historic lacemaking methods and other 'women's work:' knitting, tatting, and bobbin lace. The words of RBG's quote are connected by one long, fraying thread, looping and weaving itself into a collar in the shape of a delicate safety net. The lettering of the final words of the quote mirrors the original handwritten script of the preamble of the Constitution. And more, our collar evokes RBG's 'Tzedek Collar, ' representing the Jewish tenet of 'Tzedek, tzedek tirdof' (Justice, justice you shall pursue)--the phrase that Ginsburg had on display in her judge's chambers."--Dead feminists series website |
| Local note | Joyner Rare Artist's Books sheet is not part of the original run of 220 copies, but is the artist's proof and includes an "AP" at the bottom in pencil. Also includes autographs of Chandler O'Leary and Jessica Spring. |
| General note | Title and series statement from Dead feminists series website, viewed May 23, 2022 (http://www.deadfeminists.com/broadsides/weave-the-people/) |
| General note | "Black edition" of 220 numbered and signed copies printed in black ink. A subsequent "gold edition" of 220 unnumbered and signed copies was printed in gold ink and labeled "APG" for "artist proof - gold", and titled "Re-weave the people." See Dead feminist series website. |
| General note | Printed on an antique Vandercook Universal One press. Each piece is printed on archival, 100% rag (cotton) paper. |
| With note | Bound with: Dead feminists postcards Trees of life - Signed, sealed, soapbox Liberté, egalité, sororité The elephant in the room Hope song |
| Acquisitions source |
Joyner Rare Artist's Books sheet purchased from Anagram Press, 10/21/21 |
| Genre/form | Quotations. |
| Genre/form | Letterpress printing. |
| Genre/form | Limited editions. |
| Genre/form | Broadside format (Printing) Washington (State) Tacoma 21st century. |
