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Junior  A Weaver’s Dream, 1963–1965 Cigarette packs (Camels, Pall Mall, Kool Filter Kings) 11.5 x 8.5 in Price on Request

Junior 
A Weaver’s Dream, 1963–1965
Cigarette packs (Camels, Pall Mall, Kool Filter Kings)
11.5 x 8.5 in
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“A Weaver’s Dream” 1963-1965, inmate-artist Junior created a stunning work of art within the Penitentiary of New Mexico, weaving over 3,750 cigarette packs—Camels, Pall Mall, and Kool Filter Kings—into a mesmerizing piece. Measuring 11.5 inches by 8.5 inches, the artwork showcases beautiful color patterns, transforming ordinary materials into a vibrant expression of skill and creativity. A rare and powerful example of art born from both resilience and vision.”

The Lonesome," created in 1957 by artist James McNeil while incarcerated at Boston’s Charles Street Jail, is a striking jewelry box made from over 2,000 woven Winston and Camel cigarette packs. Inside, a cutout of actress Barbara Kent from the 1928 film Lonesome adds a deeper nostalgic touch. This iconic piece blends resourceful craftsmanship with cinematic reference, making it a unique and thought-provoking work of art.
 

James McNeil  The Lonesome, 1957 Cigarette packs (Winston, Camel), mixed media with photographic cutout (opened) Dimensions not specified Price on Request

James McNeil 
The Lonesome, 1957
Cigarette packs (Winston, Camel), mixed media with photographic cutout (opened)
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Artist Formerly Known  The Links Between Us, 1967 Cigarette packs (Camel), woven chain-like pattern Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Artist Formerly Known 
The Links Between Us, 1967
Cigarette packs (Camel), woven chain-like pattern
Dimensions not specified
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Mr. T The Brobdingnagian, 1957 Cigarette packs (Walter Raleigh, Newport, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Viceroy), woven tapestry 60 x 36 in Price on Request
Mr. T The Brobdingnagian, 1957 Cigarette packs (Walter Raleigh, Newport, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Viceroy), woven tapestry 60 x 36 in Price on Request

Mr. T
The Brobdingnagian, 1957
Cigarette packs (Walter Raleigh, Newport, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Viceroy), woven tapestry
60 x 36 in
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Artist-Inmate Formerly Known Mary, 1964 Cigarette packs (Fregate, Mary Long, Marocaine H54, Gauloises), mixed media 13 x 10 in (cylindrical) Price on Request

Artist-Inmate Formerly Known
Mary, 1964
Cigarette packs (Fregate, Mary Long, Marocaine H54, Gauloises), mixed media
13 x 10 in (cylindrical)
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Artist Formerly Known  Love Sounds Good, 1972 Cigarette packs (Camel), woven with cellophane wrappers Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Artist Formerly Known 
Love Sounds Good, 1972
Cigarette packs (Camel), woven with cellophane wrappers
Dimensions not specified
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James McNeil  The Lonesome, 1957 Cigarette packs (Winston, Camel), mixed media with photographic cutout Dimensions not specified Price on Request
James McNeil  The Lonesome, 1957 Cigarette packs (Winston, Camel), mixed media with photographic cutout Dimensions not specified Price on Request

James McNeil 
The Lonesome, 1957
Cigarette packs (Winston, Camel), mixed media with photographic cutout
Dimensions not specified
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Artist/Inmate Formerly Known  Four Walls, 1953–1955 Cigarette packs (Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, Camel) with aluminum inserts Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Artist/Inmate Formerly Known 
Four Walls, 1953–1955
Cigarette packs (Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, Camel) with aluminum inserts
Dimensions not specified
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Inmate, Rikers Island  Endless Limits of Love, Year Unknown Cigarette packs (Camel), weaved pattern Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Inmate, Rikers Island 
Endless Limits of Love, Year Unknown
Cigarette packs (Camel), weaved pattern
Dimensions not specified
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Sherry  A Time to Love, 1959–1960 Cigarette packs (Pall Mall) Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Sherry 
A Time to Love, 1959–1960
Cigarette packs (Pall Mall)
Dimensions not specified
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Junior  A Weaver’s Dream, 1963–1965 Cigarette packs (Camels, Pall Mall, Kool Filter Kings) 11.5 x 8.5 in Price on Request

Junior 
A Weaver’s Dream, 1963–1965
Cigarette packs (Camels, Pall Mall, Kool Filter Kings)
11.5 x 8.5 in
Price on Request

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Artist Formerly Known  The Links Between Us, 1967 Cigarette packs (Camel), woven chain-like pattern Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Artist Formerly Known 
The Links Between Us, 1967
Cigarette packs (Camel), woven chain-like pattern
Dimensions not specified
Price on Request

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Mr. T The Brobdingnagian, 1957 Cigarette packs (Walter Raleigh, Newport, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Viceroy), woven tapestry 60 x 36 in Price on Request

Mr. T
The Brobdingnagian, 1957
Cigarette packs (Walter Raleigh, Newport, Lucky Strike, Pall Mall, Viceroy), woven tapestry
60 x 36 in
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Artist-Inmate Formerly Known Mary, 1964 Cigarette packs (Fregate, Mary Long, Marocaine H54, Gauloises), mixed media 13 x 10 in (cylindrical) Price on Request

Artist-Inmate Formerly Known
Mary, 1964
Cigarette packs (Fregate, Mary Long, Marocaine H54, Gauloises), mixed media
13 x 10 in (cylindrical)
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Artist Formerly Known  Love Sounds Good, 1972 Cigarette packs (Camel), woven with cellophane wrappers Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Artist Formerly Known 
Love Sounds Good, 1972
Cigarette packs (Camel), woven with cellophane wrappers
Dimensions not specified
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James McNeil  The Lonesome, 1957 Cigarette packs (Winston, Camel), mixed media with photographic cutout Dimensions not specified Price on Request

James McNeil 
The Lonesome, 1957
Cigarette packs (Winston, Camel), mixed media with photographic cutout
Dimensions not specified
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Artist/Inmate Formerly Known  Four Walls, 1953–1955 Cigarette packs (Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, Camel) with aluminum inserts Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Artist/Inmate Formerly Known 
Four Walls, 1953–1955
Cigarette packs (Pall Mall, Lucky Strike, Camel) with aluminum inserts
Dimensions not specified
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Inmate, Rikers Island  Endless Limits of Love, Year Unknown Cigarette packs (Camel), weaved pattern Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Inmate, Rikers Island 
Endless Limits of Love, Year Unknown
Cigarette packs (Camel), weaved pattern
Dimensions not specified
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Sherry  A Time to Love, 1959–1960 Cigarette packs (Pall Mall) Dimensions not specified Price on Request

Sherry 
A Time to Love, 1959–1960
Cigarette packs (Pall Mall)
Dimensions not specified
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Junior  A Weaver’s Dream, 1963–1965 Cigarette packs (Camels, Pall Mall, Kool Filter Kings) 11.5 x 8.5 in Price on Request

Junior 
A Weaver’s Dream, 1963–1965
Cigarette packs (Camels, Pall Mall, Kool Filter Kings)
11.5 x 8.5 in
Price on Request

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