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1935

  • Work on this object began.

1945

  • Work on this object ended.

2001

  • We acquired this object.

2011

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2025

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Envelope, The Conference Press

This is a Envelope. It was graphic design by Alvin Lustig. It is dated late 1930s–early 1940s and we acquired it in 2001. Its medium is letterpress on off-white laid paper with adhesive. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Gift of Susan Lustig Peck.

Its dimensions are

9.8 x 19.1 cm (3 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. )

It is inscribed

Printed horizontally in black ink, left center: THE CONFERENCE PRESS; printed vertically in black ink, center: 440 NORTHER HARPER AVENUE LOS ANGELES CALIFORNIA.

Cite this object as

Envelope, The Conference Press; Graphic design by Alvin Lustig (American, 1915–1955); USA; letterpress on off-white laid paper with adhesive; 9.8 x 19.1 cm (3 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. ); Gift of Susan Lustig Peck; 2001-29-40

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