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1968

  • Work on this object began.

1972

  • We acquired this object.

2021

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Poster, '68 Mexico Olympics, Final Symbols vs Prelim. Designs

This is a Poster. It was designed by Henry Dreyfuss. It is dated September 25 1968 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is ink and collage on posterboard, adhesive tape, glue. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Henry Dreyfuss. It is credited Gift of Henry Dreyfuss.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 49.8 × 85.4 cm (19 5/8 × 33 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Poster, '68 Mexico Olympics, Final Symbols vs Prelim. Designs; Designed by Henry Dreyfuss (American, 1904–1972); ink and collage on posterboard, adhesive tape, glue; H x W: 49.8 × 85.4 cm (19 5/8 × 33 5/8 in.); Gift of Henry Dreyfuss; 1972-88-1-7-1,2

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Give Me a Sign: The Language of Symbols.

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