"Shed not for her the bitter tear

Nor give the heart to vain regret

'Tis but the casket that lies here

The gem that filled it sparkles yet"

...carved into the headstone of Belle Starr

 

The bawdy photograph has been enhanced with coffee-stained fabrics and papers, vintage laces and crochet work. It has been embellished with tasselled trim, beads, antique keys, jewelry,beaded flowers, vintage ribbons, rusted tin findings, and both vintage and stained/dyed fibers and threads.

 

15" x 19"long (approx)

 

$185

 

Copyright 2009 Tristan Robin Blakeman