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1970

  • Work on this object began.

1996

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Drawing, Design for Pioneer Typeface

This is a Drawing. It was designed by Ronne Bonder, Herb Lubalin and Thomas Carnase. It is dated 1970 and we acquired it in 1996. Its medium is pen and black ink on white wove paper. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Thomas Carnase. It is credited Gift of Tom Carnase.

Its dimensions are

58.9 x 42.9 cm (23 3/16 x 16 7/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Drawing, Design for Pioneer Typeface; Designed by Thomas Carnase (American, b. 1939), Herb Lubalin (American, 1918–1981), Ronne Bonder (American, b. Poland, 1935 - 2015); USA; pen and black ink on white wove paper; 58.9 x 42.9 cm (23 3/16 x 16 7/8 in.); Gift of Tom Carnase; 1996-40-10

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