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In 1973 the artist Lynn Hershman Leeson began a private performance as the fictional character Roberta Breitmore. She started by checking into hotels using the name and eventually pursued other real-life activities as the character including opening a bank account and renting an apartment.

Her activities were documented in 144 artifacts including drawings, surveillance photos, and checks like this one!

Roberta's Check / Article of Identity from Roberta Breitmore

Lynn Hershman Leeson

Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art

ARTIST Lynn Hershman Leeson

DATES 1974

DIMENSIONS 2 1/2 x 6 in. (6.4 x 15.2 cm)

SIGNATURE Roberta Breitmore

COLLECTIONS Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art

ACCESSION NUMBER 2009.13

CREDIT LINE Anonymous gift

EXHIBITIONS

David Levine: Some of the People, All of the Time

MUSEUM LOCATION This item is not on view

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Her activities were documented in 144 artifacts including drawings, surveillance photos, and checks like this one!