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1982

  • Work on this object began.

1987

  • We acquired this object.

2016

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Poster, Mystery! Presents Antonia Fraser's "Quiet as a Nun"

This is a Poster. It was designed by DeCesare Design Associates and illustrated by Norman Walker 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]/ Presents Lady Antonia Fraser’s/ Quiet as a Nun [large, in gothic type]/ Murder became a habit. Printed in plate, below image: Begins Dec 21; Tues at 9PM; Channel 13 PBS; Host: Vincent Price/ [Mobil logo] Printed in plate, along lower edge of image: Illustration: Norman Walker; Design: deCesare Design Associates; [copyright symbol] 1982 Mobil Corporation

Cite this object as

Poster, Mystery! Presents Antonia Fraser's "Quiet as a Nun"; Designed by DeCesare Design Associates; Illustrated by Norman Walker; Produced by Exxon Mobil Corporation; Client: Public Broadcasting Service; USA; 1987-23-11

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