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Poster, Form and Purpose

This is a Poster. It was designed by Lou Dorfsman. It is dated 1980 and we acquired it in 1981. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Various Donors.

Cite this object as

Poster, Form and Purpose; Designed by Lou Dorfsman (American, 1918 - 2008); USA; Gift of Various Donors; 1981-29-70

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