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Poster, Mystery! Presents "Sweeney Todd", 1982

This is a Poster. It was designed by Gips + Balkind + Associates and illustrated by Edward Gorey and produced by Exxon Mobil Corporation and made for (as the client) Public Broadcasting Service. It is dated 1982 and we acquired it in 1987. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is inscribed

Printed in plate, top center: Mystery! [enclosed in a linear rectangle]/ [capitalized] Presents Printed in plate, below pie: guaranteed a close shave Printed in plate, lower third, capitalized: Based on the original tale/ by/ Thomas Peckett Prest/ Tuesday October 12/ 9PM/ Channel 13 PBS/ Host: Vincent Price/ [Mobil logo] Printed in plate, lower margin: [copyright symbol] 1982 Mobil Corporation; Design: Gips + Balkind + Associates; Illustration: Edward Gorey

Cite this object as

Poster, Mystery! Presents "Sweeney Todd", 1982; Designed by Gips + Balkind + Associates; Illustrated by Edward Gorey (American, 1925–2000); Produced by Exxon Mobil Corporation; Client: Public Broadcasting Service; USA; 1987-23-13

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