Garment Registry 1999

Harriet Bart's 1999 installation "Garment Registry" features 24 framed garments, each encased in plastic and mounted on a wall. The minimalist, grid-like arrangement evokes a sense of order and uniformity, perhaps referencing a bureaucratic or institutional context. The desk, chair, and open book invite viewers to imagine a space for documentation and analysis. The presence of a metal bucket filled with buttons and other discarded garment components further emphasizes the theme of clothing and its significance in everyday life.