The Lost Words

The Lost Words

$375.00

1 in stock

Book Used:  The Dictionary of Lost Words

This novel explores the influence of white male perspective on what words were (or were not) included in the first Oxford Dictionary.  I removed words that referenced tradespeople, suffragettes, and servants as well as women when the rules of society were not in their favor.  Over 2000 words have been removed from the book and put on display in a glass case.

This artwork is approximately 14″ long x 14″ wide x 8″ high.  It displays on a pedestal or shelf.

1 in stock

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Book Used:  The Dictionary of Lost Words

This novel explores the influence of white male perspective on what words were (or were not) included in the first Oxford Dictionary.  I removed words that referenced tradespeople, suffragettes, and servants as well as women when the rules of society were not in their favor.  Over 2000 words have been removed from the book and put on display in a glass case.

This artwork is approximately 14″ long x 14″ wide x 8″ high.  It displays on a pedestal or shelf.

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Dimensions 10 × 8 × 10 in

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