Bill Owens

American (San Jose, California, 1938)

I enjoy giving a Tupperware party in my home. It gives me a chance to talk to my friends. But really, Tupperware is a homemaker's dream, you save time and money because your food keeps longer, from the series Suburbia

1968-1970
photograph | gelatin silver print
Not currently on view in the museum
Image Not Available
5 in. x 7 in. (12.7 cm x 17.78 cm)
Acquired 1990
Collection SFMOMA
Bequest of Helen Johnston
© Bill Owens
90.213
Keywords

women, parties, Tupperware, interiors, hairstyles, light fixtures, suburbs


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