Name/Title
Suitcase CharlieEntry/Object ID
1987.01.3008Description
Freestanding sculpture by Stanley Papio which is a comical depiction of a man whose body is composed of a car door. His head is attached within the window frame and his arms extend on each side. The right hand holds a pink hammer with the left hand waving. Rests on two pipe legs with wheel base feet.
The sculpture was Papio's commentary on the development of the Florida Keys. Suitcase Charlie represented the influx of new residents and developers to the island chain.Type of Sculpture
Free StandingCollection
Stanley Papio CollectionMade/Created
Artist Information
Artist
Papio, StanleyRole
ArtistDate made
circa 1972 - circa 1982Time Period
20th CenturyPlace
City
Key LargoState/Province
FloridaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCounty
MonroeLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SculptureNomenclature Class
ArtNomenclature Category
Category 08: Communication ObjectsDimensions
Height
53 inWidth
44 inDepth
26 inCondition
Reason for Exam
Treatment ReportOverall Condition
Good
