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1972

  • Work on this object began.

1991

  • We acquired this object.

2013

2025

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Poster, The Automobile

This is a Poster. It was designed by Henry Wolf. It is dated 1972 and we acquired it in 1991. Its medium is offset lithograph on paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Unknown donor: found in Collection. It is credited Gift of Unknown Donor.

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Its dimensions are

88.1 x 61.1 cm (34 11/16 x 24 1/16 in.)

It is signed

Imprinted in black ink, near tire: Henry Wolf

It is inscribed

Imprinted in white ink, lower right: Copyright © 1972 IDCA, International Design Conference in Aspen, The Invisible City. Champion Papers Carnival Offset, Smooth Finish, White/100 lb.

Cite this object as

Poster, The Automobile; Designed by Henry Wolf (1852–1916); USA; offset lithograph on paper; 88.1 x 61.1 cm (34 11/16 x 24 1/16 in.); Gift of Unknown Donor; 1991-69-126

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