John and Yoko calendar, 1970

Accession number MLL.2005.41.11

Open page of a calendar with a photo, dates and text

The calendar is shown open at the March page.

The text above the picture reads:

"Two Virgins. Photograph: John Lennon"

Next to the calendar dates on the lower page are quotes from John and Yoko:

"JOHN
**Mary Atkins pruned herself in the mirage, running her hand wantonly through her large blond hair. Her tight dress was cut low revealing three or more blackheads, carefully scrubbed on her chest. She added the final touches of her makeup and fixed her teeth firmly in her head. "He's going to want me tonight" she thought...

YOKO
RUBBER PIECE
++Imagine your body spreading rapidly all over the world like a thin tissue. Imagine cutting out one part of the tissue. Cut out the same size rubber and hang it on the wall beside your bed.
1964 Spring"

photo of John Lennon with his arms round Yoko Ono

Detail of the photo on the March page of the calendar

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