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Octopus #1 6/24/63
Melvin Edward Nelson
Photo by Adam Reich

1. The octopus first emerges as a whirl. The “planetary band” is at upper right

Melvin Edward Nelson

June 24, 1963, 1 AM

2017.3.5

2 At Cederine She witnesses a frightful slaughter of officers. (double-sided)
Henry Darger
Ph…

2 At Cederine She witnesses a frightful slaughter of officers. (double-sided)

Henry Darger

Mid-20th century

2002.22.6A

Artist unidentified, “2-Sheet Waiter”, Stevens Shop, Maine, c. 1820, Paint on tinplate, 12 × 17…

Artist unidentified

c. 1820

58.13.50

Octopus #2 3/24/64
Melvin Edward Nelson
Photo by Adam Reich

2. The great umbrella over the top of the world changed into a great octopus

Melvin Edward Nelson

March 24, 1964, 8:31 PM

2017.3.6

3 At Jennie Richee are persued down stream. Puzzle, try and find them, but they're in picture (…

3 At Jennie Richee are persued down stream. Puzzle, try and find them, but they're in picture (double-sided)

Henry Darger

Mid-20th century

2000.25.2A

Marcel Bascoulard, (1913–1978), “3 janvier 74”, Asnières-lès-Bourges, France, January 3, 1974, …

Marcel Bascoulard

January 3, 1974

2019.19.4

3 Place not mentioned / Esposide 3 2 Escape with great number of kids still fighting (double-si…

3 Place not mentioned / Esposide 3 2 Escape with great number of kids still fighting (double-sided)

Henry Darger

Mid-20th century

2002.22.6B

Octopus #3 3/25/64
Melvin Edward Nelson
Photo by Adam Reich

3. The mighty umbrella over the top of the earth

Melvin Edward Nelson

March 25, 1964, 7:30 PM

2017.3.7

Octopus #4 3/25/64
Melvin Edward Nelson
Photo by Adam Reich

4. The octopus prepares to crush the earth

Melvin Edward Nelson

March 25, 1964, 9:31 PM

2017.3.8

Octopus #5 3/26/64
Melvin Edward Nelson
Photo by Adam Reich

5. The earth becomes squeezed in a terrible vise

Melvin Edward Nelson

March 26, 1964, 2:30 AM

2017.3.9

6 At Jennie Richee Have thrilling time while with bombshells bursting all around. Branch of Aro…

6 At Jennie Richee Have thrilling time while with bombshells bursting all around. Branch of Aronburg Run. (double-sided)

Henry Darger

Mid-20th century

2002.22.3A

6 Episode 3 Place Not Mentioned. Escape during violent storm, still fighting though persed for…

6 Episode 3 Place Not Mentioned. Escape during violent storm, still fighting though persed for long distance.

Henry Darger

Mid-20th century

1995.23.1a