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Published References"Bill Owens: Leisure," fotofolio, 2004, p.98 reference
DimensionsSheet: 10 15/16 x 13 7/8 in. (27.8 x 35.2 cm)
Image: 10 x 12 7/8 in. (25.4 x 32.7 cm)
Accession Number 2024.115
Classificationsphotograph
InscriptionsBO-1187M (verso l,l graphite) 3200 (verso l,l graphite) Bill Owens (verso l,r graphite) LO-022 (verso l,r graphite)
Edition1/15 (no more than two prints ever made)
Portfolio/Series"Leisure" series
Marks© BILL OWENS EDITION 15/3AP NUMBER 2 PRINTED 1999 (verso l,r stamp and graphite)
McDonald’s modern day care center keeps the boys out of my hair an lets me have a moment to myself. Houston, Texas, from the "Leisure" series
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
River Oaks Country Club, Houston, Texas, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1976, printed 2000
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Let's Make a Deal, Hollywood, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1973, printed 2000
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Army recruiter In the past the army hasn't always gotten the best men. I feel that my job as a recruiter is to screen out undesirables. I want to recruit the best boys for our army., from the "Working" series
Bill Owens
1974-1976
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
I have to keep in shape. It’s hard work being a realtor. Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1974, printed 1999
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
For his fifth birthday I took my son Max and his six friends to the Ringling Brothers circus at the Oakland Coliseum. It was all I could do to keep them under control and not lose anyone in the crowd. As party favors I bought each of them batter-powered plastic swords with flame blades and dragons on the handles. It was easy to find them as the sword blades glowed in the dark. Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1973, printed 1999
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
For my husband’s 84th birthday I bought him the girl in the cake. He was thrilled to death and we were afraid he might have another heart attack. San Ramon Country Club, San Ramon, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1974, printed 2005
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Everywhere we go we challenge the local high school team to a game. We let them win. It’s all for charity. Points don’t count unless you shoot from the back of the donkey. Donkeys are dumb and uncooperative, and they really hate to move. Livermore, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1976, printed 1999
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Kids aren’t interested in canning or making pickles. It’s hard to keep the class’s attention. Amador High School, Pleasanton, California, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1976, printed 2000
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
When school is out we sunbathe all day and dance all night. Camelback Mountains, Phoenix, Arizona, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1976, printed 2005
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Being a broker is the old "buy'em low, sell 'em high game. After the one o'clock bell, brokers have fifteen minutes to close their market orders. This is done by shouting your bids and positioning your hands. Palms out means sell, palms in means buy. I can assure you it's a fun game to win. San Francisco, California, from the "Working" series
Bill Owens
1976, printed 2006
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
I worked at the Bank of America for several years before the baby came. After I left, a number of girls at the bank gave me a surprise baby shower. I loved it and the gifts were appreciated., from the "Our Kind of People" series
Bill Owens
c. 1973
Photo Credit: Rich Sanders, Des Moines
Our singing group will take any opportunity to perform, especially if it’s a captive audience. Flights to Hawaii, from the "Leisure" series
Bill Owens
1978, printed later