Zoe Sheehan Saldana

Shopdropping, 2003

Shopdropping at Wal-Mart

Secret Treasures Peasant Boxer Set (Blue Print)

On June 18, 2003, I purchased this item for $9.94 from the Wal-Mart store in Berlin, Vermont.

I proceeded to duplicate the item. I copied the pattern, and used matching fabric, thread, and embellishments (such as lace, elastic, ribbon, embroidery, and fabric paint) to make as faithful a reproduction as I could. I inserted the original tags, including the price tag, into my hand-made copy.

I returned to Wal-Mart with the duplicate, placed it on the rack, andleft the store. I don't know whether anyone purchased my hand-made article of clothing. Had someone wanted to buy the item, they could have done so for the original price of $9.94.